Lead PCR/dPCR Assay Development Scientist

IDEXX Laboratories, Inc; Westbrook (ME); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Annual bonus

401k match

Pet insurance

Mental health resources

Job summary

IDEXX Laboratories, Inc in Westbrook, ME is seeking a Senior Scientist in Molecular Assay Development to lead PCR and digital PCR assay design, optimization, and validation from concept through analytical performance. You will work with genomics, bioinformatics, and product teams to ensure data quality and actionable conclusions.

The ideal candidate has a Ph.D. in a relevant field and strong experience in diagnostic assay development, with hands-on PCR expertise and proficiency in data

Qualifications

• Ph.D. is required or equivalent industry experience in molecular assay development.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end PCR and digital PCR assay development, from design through analytical validation.
• Lead troubleshooting and optimization; document root cause analyses.
• Collaborate with bioinformatics, data analysis, and product development teams to meet data standards and QC thresholds.
• Interpret quantitative PCR/dPCR data to support performance claims and decision making.
• Author and maintain SOPs, technical reports, and experimental summaries.

Skills

PCR

qPCR

digital PCR

Multiplex PCR

Data analysis

Statistics

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Ph.D. in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Genomics, or closely related discipline

Tools

Digital PCR platforms

NGS data concepts

Job description

IDEXX Laboratories, Inc in Westbrook, ME is seeking a Senior Scientist in Molecular Assay Development to lead PCR and digital PCR assay design, optimization, and validation from concept through analytical performance. You will work with genomics, bioinformatics, and product teams to ensure data quality and actionable conclusions.

The ideal candidate has a Ph.D. in a relevant field and strong experience in diagnostic assay development, with hands-on PCR expertise and proficiency in data