Genomics Scientist

About the role

The R&D Discovery and Technology Futures group is looking for a creative and energetic Genomics Scientist to be at the forefront of innovating the next generation of IDEXX products. The successful candidate will be highly motivated, inquisitive, and excel in a highly collaborative and multi-disciplinary environment.

Responsibilities

• Isolate nucleic acids from diverse and challenging sample types
• Design, perform, validate, and optimize assays and experiments
• Prepare materials, gather data, carry out analysis and reach conclusions
• Author technical reports detailing procedures and results
• Effectively present data and concepts to various audiences
• Learn and effectively implement novel experimental protocols and/or techniques

Requirements

• A degree in life sciences, biochemistry, molecular biology, or equivalent combination of education and experience required
• Bachelor's with 6 years of industrial experience or Master’s degree with 4 years of industrial experience is required
• Experience with various molecular assay formats and analysis (e.g. PCR, qPCR, dPCR) is required
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to work independently and effectively as part of a team
• Organizational skills and ability to plan work is a must
• Takes initiative and is accountable (shows ownership); focuses on task at hand; detail oriented

Qualifications

• Experience with various molecular assay formats and analysis (e.g. PCR, qPCR, dPCR) is required
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to work independently and effectively as part of a team
• Organizational skills and ability to plan work is a must
• Takes initiative and is accountable (shows ownership); focuses on task at hand; detail oriented

Skills

• Skilled across PCR-based assay development (PCR, qPCR, dPCR) from experimental design through validation and analysis
• Contribute to adopting new methods and technologies, evaluating protocols and helping document SOPs

Benefits

• Salary range starting at $90,000 based on experience
• Opportunity for annual cash bonus
• Health / Dental / Vision Benefits
• Day-One 5% matching 401k
• Additional 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