Integrated Platform Assay Design Scientist

IDEXX Laboratories, Inc; Westbrook (ME); On-site; USD 70,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits from Day One

401k with 5% match

Pet insurance

Mental health resources

Volunteer paid days off

Employee stock program

Job summary

IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. is seeking an Assay Design Scientist to join the R&D Integrated Platform Architecture team in Westbrook, ME.

You will design and develop new product architectures for diagnostic assays, perform bench experiments, and analyze data to inform decisions. You will collaborate with project teams to meet performance and manufacturability requirements and present findings to peers and management.

Qualifications

• BS or equivalent in Biomedical Engineering with 5–7 years experience or Master’s with 0–3 years experience
• Solid foundation in life sciences with direct experience applying it to assay, reagent, or materials development
• Hands-on bench skills and instrumentation skills; safe lab practices
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Collaborative, multi-disciplinary team orientation
• Excellent written and verbal communication; documentation and presentation skills
• Ability to work independently with initiative and attention to detail; strong organizational skills
• Experience with immunoassays or assay development preferred
• Experience with life sciences diagnostics or product development preferred
• Experience with diagnostic instrumentation development preferred
• Experience with JMP and DOE desired
• Knowledge of Six Sigma processes desired
• Hands-on experience with analytical instrumentation (e.g., rheometers, UV-vis spectrophotometers) desired

Responsibilities

• Prepare materials, perform experiments, gather data, analyze results, and reach conclusions using DOE
• Design, plan, and execute laboratory research independently and with teams
• Research, test, and characterize new materials and formulations to support assay design
• Evaluate concept designs and guide evolution through early design phases to demonstration and manufacturing readiness
• Use advanced instrumentation to analyze materials at the biology–chemistry–materials interface
• Document experiments and laboratory activities with clear records and design history
• Present results and conclusions, including reports and summaries
• Participate in teams, plan activities, and prioritize work across multiple projects
• Collaborate with colleagues to provide support and ensure efficient processes
• May production-test reagents and final products; order and maintain equipment
• Maintain knowledge of products, procedures, and industry developments
• Participate in conferences, webinars, and seminars to develop knowledge

Skills

Lab bench skills

Data analysis

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

BS in Biomedical Engineering (5–7 yrs)

MS in a related field (0–3 yrs)

Tools

JMP

Six Sigma

MS Office

Job description

IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. is seeking an Assay Design Scientist to join the R&D Integrated Platform Architecture team in Westbrook, ME.

You will design and develop new product architectures for diagnostic assays, perform bench experiments, and analyze data to inform decisions. You will collaborate with project teams to meet performance and manufacturability requirements and present findings to peers and management.