Reagent Design Scientist

About the role

The Reagent Design Scientist performs a broad range of hands-on scientific activities spanning research, new product development (NPD), reagent manufacture, and product support. Working within a technically focused R&D team, this role centers on peptide synthesis, with the flexibility to contribute to chemical synthesis, conjugation chemistry, and fluorophore labeling as project needs evolve.

Responsibilities

• Apply background in chemistry and biochemistry to plan and execute peptide synthesis and purification with rigorous analytical characterization, supporting the advancement of veterinary diagnostic products from concept toward production.
• Build familiarity with data analysis tools and IDEXX NPD processes.
• Design and execute experiments to advance new reagent development, with a primary focus on solid-phase peptide synthesis (SPPS).
• Purify and characterize synthetic products and conjugates using a range of chromatographic, spectroscopic, and other analytical techniques, and develop analytical methods for reagent characterization.
• Prepare solutions and reagents and execute standard laboratory protocols with consistency and accuracy.
• Document experiments and results clearly and concisely and communicate findings to colleagues and cross-functional teams through written reports and verbal presentations.
• Contribute to multi-disciplinary NPD project teams, applying scientific expertise to help define and solve technical problems.
• Analyze and interpret experimental data and make evidence-based recommendations, escalating complex or ambiguous findings as appropriate.
• Learn and apply IDEXX New Product Development processes, including document creation and management.
• Support the maintenance, improvement, and mechanistic understanding of existing reagents and production processes, contributing to troubleshooting and root-cause analysis as needed.
• Document experimental work and contribute materials that support reagent process flows and knowledge transfer to Process Development teams.

Requirements

• A degree in organic chemistry, biochemistry, or a related field is required. Master's degree with 0–2 years of industrial experience, OR Bachelor's degree with 4-6 years of experience.
• Hands-on laboratory experience in chemical synthesis, peptide synthesis, conjugation, purification, and analysis is required.
• Experience with common laboratory and analytical instrumentation used to synthesize, purify, and characterize reagents, including HPLC, LC-MS, UV-Vis, and related techniques is a must.
• Ability to document experiments and results in a clear, concise manner and to communicate findings in written and oral formats.
• Ability to execute experiments independently, analyze data, and draw sound conclusions.
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and disciplined laboratory documentation.
• Solid-phase peptide synthesis (SPPS) and broader peptide synthesis experience is preferred.
• Fluorescent dye chemistry and relevant analytical techniques is preferred.
• Bioconjugation chemistry, including small-molecule and biomolecule conjugation is preferred.
• Industry experience in IVD, diagnostics, or a related regulated product development environment is preferred.
• Experience with veterinary diagnostics or animal health product development is a plus.
• Familiarity with data analysis tools and statistical software (e.g., JMP).
• Strong written communication skills, including experience generating technical reports and SOPs.

Qualifications

• Master's degree with 0–2 years of industrial experience, OR Bachelor's degree with 4-6 years of experience.
• Hands-on laboratory experience in chemical synthesis, peptide synthesis, conjugation, purification, and analysis.
• Experience with common laboratory and analytical instrumentation used to synthesize, purify, and characterize reagents, including HPLC, LC-MS, UV-Vis, and related techniques.
• Ability to document experiments and results in a clear, concise manner and to communicate findings in written and oral formats.
• Ability to execute experiments independently, analyze data, and draw sound conclusions.
• Solid-phase peptide synthesis (SPPS) and broader peptide synthesis experience.
• Fluorescent dye chemistry and relevant analytical techniques.
• Bioconjugation chemistry, including small-molecule and biomolecule conjugation.
• Industry experience in IVD, diagnostics, or a related regulated product development environment.
• Experience with veterinary diagnostics or animal health product development.
• Familiarity with data analysis tools and statistical software (e.g., JMP).
• Strong written communication skills, including experience generating technical reports and SOPs.

Skills

• Organic chemistry
• Biochemistry
• Chemical synthesis
• Peptide synthesis
• Conjugation chemistry
• Fluorophore labeling
• Data analysis tools
• Statistical software (e.g., JMP)

Benefits

Salary range starting at $75,000 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

Pay

Salary range starting at $75,000 based on experience

Schedule

N/A