(Archived) Senior R&D Process Development Engineer

The Senior R&D Process Development Engineer is an exciting opportunity to lead the development and scale up of manufacturing processes for our cutting-edge In vitro Diagnostics. The Process Development Engineer will play a crucial role in solving complex multidisciplinary problems in consumable development and reagents spotting and drying to support the company’s proprietary Molecular and Immunoassay Diagnostics process. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in engineering or science discipline and have experience in manufacturing process development. They should possess the technical precedents needed to solve complex process related problems through the use of both engineering modeling & analysis along with experimentation. The Senior Process Engineer will lead cross functional technical teams in development of new manufacturing processes and transfer them to IDEXX Operations. They will be responsible for all aspects of process develop including requirements definition, process design, verification and validation and will deliver key outputs including process maps, pFMEAs, manufacturing documents, in process test methods and specifications. What can you expect: Lead cross-functional technical teams in development of new manufacturing processes and transfer them to IDEXX Operations. Responsible for all aspects of process develop including requirements definition, process design, verification and validation and will deliver key outputs including process maps, pFMEAs, manufacturing documents, in process test methods and specifications. Performs variety of process engineering activities for Molecular and Immunoassay Diagnostics process development. Collaborate with R&D teams and Operation to develop processes to meet product design and manufacturing requirements. Develops manufacturing processes and makes feasibility and pilot lots for new product development. Develops specifications associated with process output and determine test methods for specification compliance. Identify process scale-up and manufacturing risks and implement mitigation strategies for successful process scale-up. Recommends and justifies new equipment/technologies for improving existing process or establishing new process for solving challenges of new product development. Generates SOPs/work instructions and conducts training of personnel in the methods and techniques used. Utilizes Lean, Six Sigma and other quality and reliability improvement techniques in ongoing work and participates in related projects. What do you need to Succeed: Ph.D. 0-3 years' experience, MS with 3-5 years’ experience or BS with 5-7 years’ degree in an engineering or science discipline including Chemical, mechanical, Chemistry, biochemistry, or a related technical field. Experience with implementation of biological assay (Immunoassays or nucleic acid based) in microfluidic platforms is a plus. 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. Why IDEXX 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. #LI-CAG