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In this highly collaborative role, you will join a group of talented, technically focused individuals working together to deliver paradigm-shifting technologies that enable the development of next generation diagnostic assays. The successful candidate will be innately inquisitive, comfortable with evaluating high-risk/high-reward opportunities, and thrive in multi-disciplinary environments.\nWhy This Role Matters:\nIn this role, you will significantly contribute to early-stage ideation and evaluation of innovative assay designs and formats for product extensions across our various product platforms. You will join and work closely with a scientifically diverse team including staff with expertise in biochemistry, synthetic chemistry, and systems engineering to develop transformative assay concepts, translate them into assay embodiments, and determine their feasibility for the detection of exciting new biomarkers coming through our pipeline. The successful candidate will function at this exciting interface, cohesively leveraging the expertise of collaborators with their in-depth technical knowledge of diagnostic assay design to foster innovation and propel advancement in our product pipeline.\nIn This Role, You Will:\nDesign and execute a variety of novel and traditional biomarker assays, including immunoassay (e.g., ELISA and immunofluorescence), enzyme activity, nucleic acid detection, etc.\nContribute to the design, development, and early-stage feasibility assessment of new assay formats and embodiments.\nDesign experiments and new protocols, analyze complex data sets, and troubleshoot around failure modes.\nCommunicate data, complex analytical methods, and project impact cross-functionally.\nCollaborate closely with other team members within the group and broader R&D organization to drive results.\nWhat You Need to Succeed:\nMasters or Bachelors (with equivalent experience) in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related fields.\nStrong technical knowledge of ELISA design and development is required.\nStrong technical knowledge of a variety of immunoassay formats is required.\nAbility to quickly learn new skills and technologies, pivot around new strategies, and prioritize critical experiments to meet timelines.\nAbility to clearly communicate data to a wide range of audiences and convey impact on a broader scale.\nWhat you can expect from us:\nSalary range starting at $90,000 based on experience\nOpportunity for annual cash bonus \nHealth / Dental / Vision Benefits Day-One \n5% matching 401k \nAdditional 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 \nIf you’re looking for a role that’ll challenge you, offer a variety of work and learning, while helping an amazing industry, we’d love to hear from you!\nWhy IDEXX:\nWe’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.\nWe 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.\nIf 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.\nAbout the job location:\nIf you’re thinking about relocating for this role, here are a few things to know about living in Maine (often called “Vacationland”). The Westbrook, ME area provides great access to active downtown areas and the outdoors, with the coast and numerous mountains and hiking trails nearby. You’ll also find a number of large companies like ours in the area, creating a vibrant work culture.\nYou can learn more on the Portland tourism website: https://www.visitportland.com/visit/resources/moving-to-maine/\nIDEXX 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.\nIDEXX is an equal opportunity employer. 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