(Archived) Senior Research Associate - Platform Architecture

As an R&D Scientist on our Platform Architecture Team, you will join our cross-functional research & development team focused on designing immunoassay & molecular diagnostics to advance our product pipeline. As a critical member of the team, the Scientist will incorporate next-gen biomarkers into new consumable platforms by leading design teams, testing concept designs, and communicating results across the organization. The successful candidate will be motivated, inquisitive, and excel in a highly collaborative and multi-disciplinary environment. What will you do? Collaborate across our organization to receive concept designs and direct evolution through early design phases to demonstrate assay feasibility. Research, test, and characterize new materials and formulations to support assay design and consumable development. Optimize assay designs to meet performance and manufacturing requirements. Plan and execute laboratory research independently and in collaboration with others, working with small project teams to direct experiment design and determine next experimental steps. Document methods, techniques, and outcomes related to design history. Work cross-functionally with multiple project teams, prioritizing work accordingly. Accomplish project goals in a timely manner and with a high degree of quality. What do you need to succeed? Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science/Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Biochemistry or Biology, Master’s or PhD would be an asset. PhD with 0-3 years of experience, Master’s with 3-5 years of experience or Bachelor’s with 5-7 years of experience. 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. Experience in assay design and / or coating technology (formulation, application and characterization) is strongly desired. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Well-versed in safe laboratory practices. 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