The R&D Discovery and Technology Futures group at IDEXX is looking for a motivated and creative Protein Scientist to be at the forefront of biomarker discovery for the next generation of IDEXX products. The successful candidate will thrive in a dynamic, multidisciplinary and collaborative setting.

In this role you will take part in the design, purification, and characterization of protein targets identified as potential disease markers. You will employ a variety technique ranging from biochemistry and molecular biology to modeling protein structures and bioinformatics.  Outputs of this position will directly support the development of novel immunoassays and overall improvement of our current products. You will join a group of highly talented, technically focused individuals working together to identify solutions to complex challenges.

What you can expect:

Devises appropriate purification strategies for a variety of proteins expressed in both mammalian and bacterial culture

Utilizes biochemical and molecular biology techniques to characterize protein properties and purity

Leverages published literature to identity novel protein design and purification technologies

Collaborates with internal partners to design experiments and develop processes that facilitate efficient, thorough, and accurate analysis of protein targets of interest

Mentors team members on protocols for optimizing protein design and purification

Generates clear, concise presentations and communicates progress updates to cross functional audiences.

Contributes to strategic assay development in alignment with business needs, timelines, and priorities.   

Documents experiments and maintains accurate electronic records.

Maintains knowledge of products and procedures, developments in the field and industry. Adheres to appropriate procedures and regulatory requirements.

May participate in conferences, webinars and seminars to continue to develop knowledgebase.

What you need to succeed:

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in biochemistry/molecular biology or related discipline with 5-7 years of experience in protein biochemistry

Experience in protein chromatography utilizing AKTA FLPC instruments (or similar instrument)

Experience in standard protein characterization and molecular biology techniques (e.g. SDS-PAGE, analytical SEC, Western blotting, PCR)

Knowledge of multiple recombinant protein expression systems (bacterial and mammalian systems preferred)

Familiarity with protein structure visualization software (e.g. PyMOL)

Working knowledge of predictive protein modeling software is a plus

Ability to work independently and collaboratively towards a unifying set of goals.

Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills are a must.

Organizational skills and ability to plan work is a must.

Takes initiative and is accountable; focuses on the task at hand; detail oriented.

Adaptable to priorities and able to quickly pivot between multiple projects; works well under pressure.

What you can expect from us:  

Salary range starting at $88,000  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.

You can learn more on the Portland tourism website:  https://www.visitportland.com/visit/resources/moving-to-maine/

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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