R&D Product Development Scientist

IDEXX Laboratories, Inc; Westbrook (ME); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health / Dental / Vision Benefits Day‑

5% matching 401k

Employee stock program

Job summary

IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. is hiring a Scientist to join the R&D Product Support Team. You will perform experiments, analyze data, and help inform decisions for on-market products.

You will lead tests, design experiments as needed, document results, and present findings to review bodies and management. The role emphasizes collaboration, regulatory awareness, and ongoing knowledge development in life sciences and diagnostics.

Qualifications

• BS in Biochemistry/Biotechnology/Bioengineering with 5–7 years' experience, or a Master’s with 0–3 years.
• Experience in new product development or product support within life sciences/diagnostics preferred.
• Knowledge of Six Sigma and problem-solving techniques desirable.
• Strong understanding of life and biological sciences.
• Proficiency with JMP and MS Office; instrumentation development experience.
• Lab bench and instrumentation skills; strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Prepare materials, perform experiments, gather data, and reach conclusions.
• May design experiments.
• Document experiments and lab activities; maintain documentation.
• Present results; prepare reports and summaries.
• Participate in or manage teams; plan and organize activities.
• Order and maintain equipment and workspace.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure efficient processes.
• Produce and test reagents and final products as needed.
• Maintain knowledge of products, procedures, developments, and regulatory environment.
• Participate in conferences, webinars, and seminars to develop knowledge.

Skills

Six Sigma knowledge

JMP

MS Office

Diagnostic instrumentation development

Lab bench skills

Data analysis

Strong communication

Independent work

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry/Biotechnology/Bioengineering

Master's degree in Biochemistry/Biotechnology/Bioengineering

Tools

JMP

MS Office

Job description

IDEXX is looking to hire a Scientist to join the R&D Product Support Team. In this role, you will perform a variety of scientific activities to support and enhance our on-market product portfolio.

Why this role matters:

You will participate in or lead technically focused teams to define solutions to address project needs. This will include executing experiments and/or following standard protocols at the laboratory bench to inform decisions or recommendations; using advance knowledge to analyze, interpret or make deductions from varying facts or circumstances; and presenting findings and results to review bodies and management on as needed basis.

• Define, design, and implement test plans, analyze results, and generate summary reports.
• Coordinate execution efforts either independently or through team collaboration.
• Generate and compile data that may potentially support feasibility, verification, validation and/or USDA data packages.
• Ensure project progress is conducted in an appropriate and timely manner.
• Communicate and present data to colleagues.

In this role, you will

• Prepares materials, performs experiments, gathers data, carries out analysis and reaches conclusions.
• May also design experiments.
• Documents experiments and other lab or production activities and maintains such documents appropriately.
• Presents results and conclusions; this may also include preparing reports and/or summaries.
• Participate on and may manage teams, planning and organizing team activities.
• Orders and maintains equipment and work area.
• Collaborates and communicates with colleagues and others in related areas to provide work support, exchange information and ensure efficient processes.
• May produce and/or test reagents and final products and perform other production-related activities.
• Maintains knowledge of products and procedures, developments in the field and industry and regulatory environment. Adheres to appropriate procedures and regulatory requirements.
• May participate in conferences, webinars and seminars to continue to develop knowledge.

What you need to succeed

• BS or equivalent in a Biochemistry, Biotechnology or Bioengineering 5-7 years of experience or Master's degree with 0-3 years of experience.

• Experience working in new product development or product support within a life sciences or diagnostics company is preferred.
• Knowledge and demonstrated use of 6 Sigma processes and problem-solving techniques are highly desirable.

• Good understanding of life and biological sciences.
• Experience with JMP is preferred, proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) required.
• Experience with diagnostic instrumentation development.
• Laboratory bench and instrumentation skills.
• Strong initiative, flexibility, positive attitude, and the ability to function effectively in a highly collaborative team environment.
• Excellent verbal, technical writing, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate and clear documentation.
• Good presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Organizational skills and ability to plan work.
• Takes initiative and is accountable (shows ownership); focuses on task at hand; detail oriented.
• Ability to work well under pressure, handle deadlines, resolve conflicts and facilitate solutions.

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

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.

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.

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