We are seeking an Associate Scientist to join the R&D Product Enhancement & Support Vetlab team. In this role, you will perform a variety of scientific activities to support and enhance our on-market and future product portfolio. The role provides a chance to participate on a technically focused team whose work directly affects our customers.
The successful candidate will execute experiments and/or follow standard protocols at the laboratory bench to inform decisions and recommendations, use knowledge to analyze and interpret or make deductions from varying facts or circumstances, create software tools and applications to support on-market product improvements and new product development efforts, and effectively share and communicate their work to others.
The ideal candidate will have strong analytical and troubleshooting skills as well as experience working in an industrial laboratory setting. To be successful in this role the candidate should be highly motivated, detail oriented, and excel in a highly collaborative and multi-disciplinary environment. They will also be expected to consistently apply discretion and sound judgement towards the work they undertake.
What will you do?Use automated analyzers and other laboratory diagnostic tools to perform analyses and tests that diagnose animal illnesses, injuries and diseases in support of veterinarian animal treatment.
Perform independently and mentor lab associates to support weekly diagnostic testing on blood, serum, plasma, urine, and fecal samples that we receive from the labs.
Prepare materials, perform experiments, gather data, carry out analysis and reach conclusions. Have input on experimental design.
Document experiments and other lab or production activities. Prepare reports and summaries. Present results and conclusions. Maintain appropriate records.
Work independently and cooperatively as part of a team and work cross-functionally on multi-disciplinary projects.
Prepare and communicate presentations, results, and conclusions, both verbal and written, to key stakeholders and team members.
Collaborate and communicate with colleagues and collaborators 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.
Maintain knowledge of products, procedures, developments in the field and industry, and regulatory environment. Adhere to appropriate procedures and regulatory requirements.
Order and maintain equipment and work area.
Bachelor’s degree in biology, biochemistry or chemistry, or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
Minimum of 3 years laboratory bench experience required, with understanding of biological and chemical principles and concepts as they relate to commercial products.
Adaptable with an ability to multi-task and adjust priorities as necessary.
Analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written. Ability to maintain accurate and clear documentation.
Ability to work independently and cooperatively as part of a team.
Goal and detail oriented with organizational skills and ability to plan work.
Takes initiative and is accountable (shows ownership); focuses on task at hand.
Ability to work well under pressure and handle the stress of deadlines.
Proficient with MS Office and statistical software applications like JMP.
We’re proud of the work we do because our work matters. An innovation leader in every industry we serve, we follow our Purpose and Guiding Principles to help pet owners worldwide keep their companion animals healthy and happy, to ensure safe drinking water for billions, and to help farmers protect livestock and poultry from diseases. We have customers in over 175 countries and a global workforce of over 10,000 talented people.
So, what does that mean for you? We enrich the livelihoods of our employees with a positive and respectful work culture that embraces challenges and encourages learning and discovery. At IDEXX, you will be supported by competitive compensation, incentives, and benefits while enjoying purposeful work that drives improvement.
Let’s pursue what matters together.
IDEXX values a diverse workforce and workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBT 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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10,000 people, one global focus - enhancing the health and well-being of pets, people, and livestock
We are passionate about what we do at IDEXX – and why wouldn’t we be? When you’re working to raise the standard of care for pets, make drinking water safe for billions and keep our livestock population around the globe healthy and free of disease, it’s no wonder that what we do each day is more than just a job. There’s an energy across IDEXX that is contagious – where caring and committed people come together to make things better.
IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. (NASDAQ: IDXX), a member of the S&P 500, is a leader in pet healthcare innovation, serving practicing veterinarians around the world with a broad range of diagnostic and information technology-based products and services. Headquartered in southern Maine, we conduct operations through more than 70 locations around the world and serve customers in over 175 countries.
Our primary business focuses on pet health, a growing market around the world. Our products —in-clinic diagnostic tests and instrumentation, reference laboratory and telemedicine consultation services, and practice management software—enhance the ability of veterinarians to provide advanced medical care, improve staff efficiency and to build more economically successful practices.
We also develop and manufacture diagnostic tests and information for the global production animal industry, including poultry and livestock, as well as tests for the quality and safety of water and milk.
Please visit our website, IDEXX.com/careers, for further information and to view all of our job opportunities.
