IDEXX is seeking a Microbiologist to join the Research and Development CytologyDx team.  IDEXX provides our customers analyzers that provide real time diagnostic results to veterinarians in their clinics.  This position will support the CytologyDx team in developing new products while working with technicians, chemists, engineers, software programmers, line of business, and quality assurance. 

What you can expect in this role:

Prepare materials, perform experiments, gathers data, carry out analysis and reach conclusions.  You will be expected to design experiments and write thorough protocols.

Document your experiments and other lab or production activities. Prepare reports and summaries and present results and conclusions to a technical audience.

Participate on and may manage teams, planning, and organizing team activities.

Collaborate and communicate with colleagues to provide work support, exchange information and ensure efficient processes.

Maintain knowledge of products (IDEXX and other standards) and procedures, developments in the veterinary microbiology field and industry.

Collaborate with various teams within IDEXX, including, but not limited to: Engineering, Technical Support, Operations, Quality Assurance, and Research & Development.

What you will need to succeed:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and 5-7 years of experience required or a Master’s degree and 3-5 years of experience required.

Experience working in a Microbiological laboratory with strong skills in maintaining colonies, antibiotic susceptibility, and organism identification.

Strong communication, analytical and problem-solving skills along with organizational skills and the ability to plan work. 

Demonstrated the ability to work independently and cooperatively as part of a team.

To be able to take initiative and be accountable; focus on task at hand while being adaptable to changing situations, priorities, and tasks.

What you can expect from us:  

Salary range starting at $72,000 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.

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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