R&D Cytology Staff Scientist

Location

Westbrook, ME

Category

Research & Development

If you are a strong leader who can engage and inspire, we want to hear from you The Cytology Diagnostics Research and Development Team is looking for a Bioystems Technical Lead to drive scientific programs and integrate cross-functional scientific teams in the design and development of innovative diagnostic products. This is a high-visibility, fast-paced position. The ability to communicate, drive technical and business decisions, and influence diverse groups across all levels of the organization is a must. In addition to technical and business acumen, an ideal candidate will possess substantial situational agility and emotional intelligence.

The successful candidate will have a background in the integration of engineering and life science and thrive in complex and rapidly changing work environment. This position will be part of a team that works with business experts, manufacturing people, scientists, software and hardware engineers to maintain existing hardware and design new diagnostic systems. Understanding limits of system architectures and thinking creatively to solve problems are critical for the successful candidate.

What will you do?

• You will perform development work to move diagnostic tests from concept to launch following the new product development process.
• You will create and communicate vision of systems being developed.
• You will work cross-functionally with scientific as well as engineering personnel and others to consider full spectrum of relevant aspects of product development and design.
• You will understand various talent and resources available and allocate requirements within defined processes/workstreams to ensure they are accounted for and included in overall systems and final products.
• You will characterize systems by breaking them down into their component parts, mapping out how each function will work within the overall system to make sure products will operate as intended.
• You will build in traceability through allocation so each project segment can be verified and validated.
• You will partner with medical affairs, marketing, operations, quality, regulatory, legal, business development and others and present ideas and data to other parts of the organization for feedback and to communicate project progress.
• You will adhere to good design, development, documentation and verification of systems design practices.

What do you need to succeed?

• PhD in chemistry, biochemistry, microbiology, biology, biomedical engineering, or related fields with 5-7 years of industrial experience preferred or MS with 7-10 years of industrial experience.
• Exhibit in-depth understanding of biological and chemical principles and concepts as they relate to commercial products.
• Ability to coordinate interests from full range of scientific and engineering disciplines required to achieve solutions to business and technical problems, including electrical, optical, mechanical, biological, chemical, software design and others.
• Ability to analytically and creatively think in addition to complex problem-solving.
• Ability to work with and on cross-functional development teams.
• Ability to synthesize requirements from variety of sources, create allocated work plans and report on status and commitments.
• Proficient in analyzing test results, assessing probable failure modes and developing and executing appropriate corrective action.
• Show excellent project planning and leadership skills to manage large, complex projects.
• Demonstrate an ability to gather and manage necessary resources and influence without authority.
• Utilize strong technical decision-making and risk assessment skills.
• Exceptional verbal, technical writing and interpersonal communication skills. Good presentation skills.
• Flexibility with requirements and system changes.

What you can expect from us:

• Salary range starting at $120,000 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

If 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

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 disease. 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.

About the job location:

If 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.

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IDEXX 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.

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.

While we appreciate our staffing partners, we are unable to accept unsolicited agency resumes.

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