IDEXX · 7 hours ago
Senior Scientist, Technical Lead, New Product Development/Molecular Diagnostics
Westbrook, ME
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$110K/yr - $110K/yrIDEXX is an innovation leader in the veterinary diagnostics industry, and they are seeking a Senior Scientist, Technical Lead to drive scientific programs in the development of molecular diagnostic assays. This role involves performing and managing assay development from concept to launch, collaborating with various internal teams, and ensuring alignment with customer needs and product requirements.
BiotechnologyHealth CareLivestockVeterinary
Responsibilities
Perform and manage development work to move an assay from concept to launch following the new product development process
Understand customer needs and draft product requirements. Perform specification setting, verification and validation, data analysis, experiment design, and structured problem solving
Coordinate priorities with a wide variety of internal partners by encouraging teamwork and group achievement
Collaborate closely with core team leads and project managers as well as functional scientific leaders and their laboratory staff
Partner with medical affairs, marketing, operations, quality, regulatory, legal, business development and others. Present ideas and data to other parts of the organization for feedback and to communicate project progress
Qualification
Required
PhD in chemical, engineering, or biological field required
Experience with developing and optimizing PCR based molecular diagnostic assays in a GMP/GLP environment
Experience with DNA/RNA extraction from complex clinical sample types, including blood, serum, urine and feces
Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills
Experience with JMP statistical software is beneficial
Possess the ability to apply a broad range of tools to critically evaluate, interpret and summarize data
Show excellent project planning and leadership skills to manage large, complex projects
Demonstrate an ability to gather and manage necessary resources and influence without authority
Utilize strong technical decision-making and risk assessment skills
Display significant independent action on technical matters
Ability to develop good organizational knowledge to manage complex projects
Strong planning and organizational skills as well as decision making
Illustrated customer focus and concern for quality
Exceptional verbal, technical writing and interpersonal communication skills
Good presentation skills
Excellent laboratory skills and technique with an ability to maintain accurate and clear documentation
Goal-oriented and highly motivated individual
Proficient with MS Office
Benefits
Opportunity for annual cash bonus
Health / Dental / Vision Benefits Day-One
5% matching 401k
Additional benefits including but not limited to financial support, pet insurance, mental health resources, volunteer paid days off, employee stock program, foundation donation matching, and much more
Company
IDEXX
10,000+ people, one global focus - enhancing the health and well-being of pets, people, and livestock We are passionate about what we do at IDEXX – and why wouldn’t we be? When you’re working to raise the standard of care for pets, make drinking water safe for billions and keep our livestock population around the globe healthy and free of disease, it’s no wonder that what we do each day is more than just a job.
Founded in 1983
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1991-06-21IPO
1984-01-01Seed
Leadership Team
Jonathan Mazelsky
President and CEO
Michael Erickson
Executive Vice President and General Manager
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