Staff Data Scientist- AI Engineer Clinical Solutions

IDEXX; Westbrook (CT); On-site; USD 155,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual cash bonus

Health/Dental/Vision Day-One

5% matching 401k

Employee stock program

Job summary

IDEXX seeks a Staff Data Scientist- AI Engineer Clinical Solutions to build AI-powered solutions advancing veterinary healthcare. You will design and deploy models using Python, Databricks, and MLflow to support clinical decision-making and diagnostic workflows.

You will work with clinical data (EMR, imaging, lab results), develop disease risk and prognosis models, and collaborate with veterinary experts to translate questions into scalable data science solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Biomedical Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience developing ML/AI solutions using Python (Pandas, PySpark, scikit-learn, MLflow).
• Experience working with large, distributed datasets.
• Strong background in machine learning, NLP, and statistical methods.
• Experience in data exploration, analysis, and visualization.
• Ability to build and deploy end-to-end data science solutions.
• Strong SQL and data transformation skills.
• Experience using Git for collaborative development.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work across the full data science lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Design, prototype, and operationalize AI models using Python, Databricks, and MLflow for veterinary healthcare applications.
• Apply ML and NLP to structured and unstructured clinical data (EMR, imaging, labs).
• Develop predictive models for disease risk, prognosis, and treatment outcomes.
• Collaborate with veterinary experts to translate domain questions into scalable data science solutions.
• Build explainable AI models to support clinical decisions and trust in insights.
• Contribute to evaluation frameworks for AI-driven tools and solutions.
• Collaborate with data engineers to implement scalable data pipelines on Databricks.
• Apply prompt engineering and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) to improve generative AI performance.
• Participate in agile development cycles with clear documentation and experiment traceability.
• Use Git for version control and collaborative development.

Skills

Python

Pandas

PySpark

scikit-learn

MLflow

NLP

SQL

Git

Communication

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Biomedical Engineering, or related field

Tools

Databricks

Job description

As a Staff Data Scientist- AI Engineer Clinical Solutions , you will develop AI-powered solutions that advance veterinary healthcare. This role focuses on building models and analytical workflows using Python, Databricks, and generative AI tools to support clinical decision-making, disease risk modeling, and automated interpretation of diagnostic data. This is an opportunity to work at the intersection of AI and animal health, driving innovation across IDEXX products and internal solutions.

The Data and AI Centre of Excellence (COE) develops and delivers data and AI solutions that enhance IDEXX products, services, internal operations, and business practices. You will work with diverse datasets spanning clinical, research, and business domains to enable next-generation capabilities across veterinary diagnostics, software, instruments, and services.

In this role

• You will design, prototype, and operationalize AI models using Python, Databricks, and MLflow for veterinary healthcare applications.
• You’ll apply machine learning and natural language processing to structured and unstructured clinical data such as EMR records, diagnostic imaging, and laboratory results.
• You will develop predictive models for disease risk, prognosis, and treatment outcomes.
• You’ll partner with veterinary experts to translate domain questions into scalable data science solutions.
• You will build explainable AI models to support clinical decisions and promote trust in automated insights.
• You’ll contribute to evaluation frameworks for AI-driven tools and solutions.
• You will collaborate with data engineers to implement scalable data pipelines on Databricks.
• You’ll apply prompt engineering techniques and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) to improve generative AI performance.
• You will participate in agile development cycles, maintaining clear documentation and experiment traceability.
• You’ll use best practices for version control using Git.

Why this role matters

This role directly contributes to advancing veterinary diagnostics and improving outcomes for animals worldwide. By combining AI innovation with clinical expertise, you will help deliver solutions that enhance diagnostic accuracy, enable earlier interventions, and drive better healthcare decisions for veterinarians and pet owners.

What you need to succeed

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Biomedical Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of experience developing ML/AI solutions using Python (Pandas, PySpark, scikit-learn, MLflow)
• Experience working with large, distributed datasets
• Strong background in machine learning, NLP, and statistical methods
• Experience in data exploration, analysis, and visualization
• Ability to build and deploy end-to-end data science solutions
• Strong SQL and data transformation skills
• Experience using Git for collaborative development
• Strong communication, collaboration, and documentation skills
• Ability to work across the full data science lifecycle

Preferred skills:

• Experience with Databricks
• Experience with prompt engineering and generative AI techniques
• Experience with agentic workflows or LLM frameworks
• Familiarity with healthcare or life sciences datasets (EMR, radiology, pathology)
• Knowledge of knowledge graphs, ontologies, or semantic data modeling

What you can expect from us

• Salary: $155000 - $165000 / year
• Opportunity for annual cash bonus
• Health / Dental / Vision benefits Day-One
• 5% matching 401k
• Additional benefits including but not limited to pet insurance, mental health resources, volunteer paid days off, employee stock program, foundation donation matching, and 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.

EEO Statement

Idrex 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.

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