Senior Discovery Scientist

IDEXX Laboratories, Inc; Westbrook (ME); On-site; USD 115,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision Day-One

5% matching 401k

Annual cash bonus

Employee stock program

Volunteer paid days off

Foundation donation matching

Job summary

IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. seeks a Senior Discovery Scientist to drive inVue system discovery for New Product Development activities, translating promising concepts into team projects.

Expect rigorous evaluations, leadership in experimental design, and pursuit of patentable technologies while collaborating across departments and external researchers. The role emphasizes independent and collaborative work, maintaining IP awareness, and contributing to peer-reviewed manuscripts and patents.

Qualifications

• PhD required and strong foundation in biological/chemical principles related to commercial products.
• Demonstrates analytical and creative thinking for novel problems and data interpretation.
• Ability to propose next steps and manage technical collaborators.

Responsibilities

• Perform scientific research leading to commercial product development for IDEXX.
• Evaluate new discoveries for fit with product strategy.
• Engage in cutting-edge research with focus on manufacturable materials and processes.
• Collaborate with disease leaders, medical affairs, marketing, operations, quality, regulatory, and legal.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Verbal communication

Technical writing

Interpersonal skills

Decision making

Education

PhD required

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The Senior Discovery Scientist will provide inVue system discovery resources to drive pipeline capability for New Product Developmetn activities.

Why this role matters:

Performance of scientific research leading to the development of commercial products for IDEXX. May invent/identify new reagents, biomarkers with associated antibodies, biotechnology processes, scientific technologies, novel chemistries and solutions. Engagement in cutting edge, theoretical research while maintaining business acumen to understand materials and processes that are manufacturable with commercial potential. In turn,tTransitions promising concepts to new product development teams.

In this role:

• You will perform scientific research leading to development of commercial products for the Company.
• You will perform rigorous evaluations to understand if new discoveries will fit with Company product strategy.
• You will engage in cutting edge, theoretical research while maintaining business acumen to understand materials and processes that are manufacturable with commercial potential.
• You will work with diseases or platforms that change diagnosis paradigm.
• You may invent/identify new reagents, biomarkers with associated antibodies and biotechnology processes, new scientific technologies, novel chemistries and solutions, conjugation methods and other areas.
• You will explore novel applications and create patentable technologies.
• You will evaluate new technology.
• You will perform conjugations, analyte characterizations and other scientific procedures.
• YOu will partner with disease leaders, medical affairs, marketing, operations, quality, regulatory, legal, business development and others.
• You will present ideas/data to other parts of the organization for feedback on feasibility and promise.
• You will stay current with new science and technology developments, with the freedom to explore areas unrelated to immediate product development.
• You will maintain knowledge of intellectual property (IP) and monitor IP landscape through literature searches and other methods.
• You will solicit collaborations with outside esearchers/organizations/universities.
• You will develop a network of technical and business stakeholders, including professors, industry leaders and others; present at scientific meetings.
• You will develop strategic marketing partnerships.
• You will assist in preparation of peer review manuscripts and patent applications.

What you need to succeed:

• PhD required.
• Exhibits in-depth understanding of biological and chemical principles and concepts as they relate to commercial products.
• Work context involves novel and variable situations requiring analytical and creative thinking. Demonstrates complex problem-solving skills and applies broad range of tools to critically evaluate, interpret and summarize data with ability to propose next steps.
• Demonstrated project planning and management skills to meet technical project deadlines. Effectively manages collaborators as appropriate. Good organizational skills.
• Strong technical decision-making skills and associated risk assessment.
• Demonstrates significant independent action on technical matters.
• Demonstrated customer orientation.
• Displays teamwork and cooperation across units
• Displays commitment to quality improvement.
• Flexible and adaptable to change.
• Strong process development/improvement ability.
• Excellent verbal, technical writing and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to maintain accurate and clear documentation. Good presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and with others.
• Excellent laboratory skills and technique.
• Goal-oriented and highly motivated individual.
Proficient with MS Office.
• Some travel required.

What you can expect from us:

• Base annual salary target :$115-$120K
• 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!
• A dynamic and exciting career that utilizes your leadership experience, technical skills, allows you to travel, meet new people, expand your knowledge and skill set, all while positively impacting the lives of pets and their owners

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.