Product Development Scientist

IDEXX; Westbrook (ME); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual cash bonus

Health/Dental/Vision day-one benefits

5% matching 401k

Pet insurance

Volunteer paid days off

Employee stock program

Job summary

IDEXX is seeking four Product Development Scientists to join the Assay Dx R&D non-infectious Product Development team at our Westbrook, ME headquarters. These full-time, on-site roles blend bench science with systems thinking to design, develop, and characterize assays from concept to launch.

You will design studies, apply statistical analysis, and create clear data visualizations while collaborating with scientists and engineers to deliver robust, data-driven products.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 5-10 years experience or equivalent in bioengineering or related field.
• Hands-on bench skills and safe lab practices.
• Experience with statistical software such as JMP.
• Experience with ELISA and other immunoassay techniques preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in design and execution of laboratory studies to characterize assay performance.
• Apply statistical techniques to analyze experimental data.
• Create clear data visualizations and summaries for diverse audiences.
• Break complex systems into subsystems with well-defined interfaces and verify integration.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to guide decisions.

Skills

Lab bench skills

Data interpretation

Statistical analysis

Data visualization

Written/verbal communication

ELISA techniques

JMP

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

JMP

Job description

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
• 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

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 against 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.