Product Development Scientist

MaineGuide; Westbrook (ME); Presencial; USD 72.000 - 88.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health benefits day-one

401k matching

Annual bonus

Stock program

Wellbeing resources

Descripción de la vacante

IDEXX in Maine seeks four Product Development Scientists to join the Assay Dx R&D team at our Westbrook headquarters. These on-site, full-time roles blend bench science with systems thinking to design, characterize, and optimize new immunoassay products through data-driven decisions.

You will work with cross-functional teams to translate concepts into launch-ready products, applying JMP analytics, ELISA methods, and rigorous experimentation while maintaining strict quality and safety standards.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in bioengineering or related field with 5–10 years of experience.
• Lab bench skills and instrumentation experience.
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to present data.
• Experience with JMP software.
• Hands-on ELISA/immunoassay experience preferred.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Responsabilidades

• Design and execute laboratory studies to characterize assay performance.
• Apply statistical techniques to analyze experimental data.
• Create clear data visualizations and summaries for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Break complex systems into subsystems with well-defined interfaces.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to guide decisions.

Conocimientos

Lab bench skills

Statistical analysis

Data visualization

Written communication

JMP

Immunoassay experience

Independence

Travel flexibility

Educación

Bachelor's degree in bioengineering or related field

Herramientas

JMP

Descripción del empleo

We are seeking to hire four (4) Product Development Scientists to join our Assay Dx R&D non-infectious Product Development team at our corporate headquarters in Westbrook, ME. These are full-time, on-site roles. You will apply bench-level scientific expertise and a systems engineering mindset to help develop new products, blending computational analysis with hands-on experimental work to support assay design, performance characterization, and data-driven decision making. Our team develops new additions to our in-house and reference laboratory assay testing technologies and partners closely with cross-functional colleagues to bring products from concept to launch.

Why this role matters:

You will be part of a technical team that brings new products from concept to launch. Working alongside scientists and engineers from a range of disciplines, you will support the design, development, and characterization of new assay products that expand our in-house and reference laboratory testing offerings. Your work will help shape the products our customers rely on.

In this role, you will:

• Participate in the design and execution of laboratory studies to characterize assay performance


• Apply foundational statistical techniques to analyze and interpret experimental data


• Create clear data visualizations and summaries that communicate results to technical and non-technical audiences


• Break complex systems into subsystems with well-defined interfaces, and verify that they work together as a whole, not just individually


• Partner with cross-functional teams and use sound scientific judgment to guide decisions

What you need to succeed:

• A bachelor's degree with 5-10 years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience, in bioengineering or a related field is required

• Laboratory bench skills (e.g., accurate pipetting, reagent and buffer preparation, microplate-based assays), instrumentation skills, and safe laboratory practices are required.

• Strong analytical, data interpretation, and problem-solving skills are required

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presenting and discussing data at team meetings, are required

• Experience with statistical software such as JMP

• Hands-on experience with ELISA and other immunoassay techniques is preferred

• Experience with diagnostic testing and instrumentation is preferred

• Adaptability and the ability to manage shifting priorities and deadlines

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, take initiative, own results, and maintain strong attention to detail is required. Strong organizational skills and the ability to plan and prioritize work in line with defined timelines, resolve conflicts, and facilitate solutions are required.

• Occasional travel may be required

What you can expect from us:

• Salary range starting at $80,000 based on experience


• Opportunity for annual cash bonus


• Health / Dental / Vision Benefits Day-One


• 5% matching 401k


• Additionalbenefits including but not limited to financial support, pet insurance, mentalhealth resources, volunteer paid days off, employee stock program, foundation donationmatching, and much more

Ifyou'relooking for a rolethat'llchallenge you, offer a variety of work and learning, while helping an amazing industry,we'dlove to hear from you!

Why IDEXX:

We're proud of the work we do, because our work matters. An innovation leader in every industry we serve since 1983, our team members help pet owners worldwide keep their companion animals healthy and happy, ensure safe drinking water for billions, and help farmers protect livestock and poultry from disease.

We have customers in over 175 countries and a collaborative global workforce. Our culture embraces challenges and encourages learning and discovery. At IDEXX, you'll be supported by competitive compensation, incentives, and benefits while enjoying purposeful work that drives improvement.

If meaningful work and a sense of purpose are at the top of your list, you'll find it here. Let's pursue what matters together.

About the job location:

If you're thinking about relocating for this role, here are a few things to know about living in Maine (often called "Vacationland"). The Westbrook, ME area provides great access to active downtown areas and the outdoors, with the coast and numerous mountains and hiking trails nearby. You'll also find a number of large companies like ours in the area, creating a vibrant work culture.

You can learn more on the Portland tourism website: https://www.visitportland.com/visit/resources/moving-to-maine/

IDEXX values a diverse workforce and workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

IDEXX is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by local, state, or federal laws.

While we appreciate our staffing partners, we are unable to accept unsolicited agency resumes.

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