Scientist Associate I - Water R&D

As an Associate Scientist joining the Water R&D team you will assist in the development of solutions that make a world of difference in drinking, waste, and recreational water to ensure public safety.

Do you have technical curiosity, an aptitude for learning and discovery, and are motivated to solve problems? In this role, you will perform a variety of scientific activities to develop new microbiological products that integrate with instrument technologies. You will participate on a technically focused team to solve problems. You will build knowledge to analyze, interpret, and draw conclusions from experimental results.

• You will be working in a laboratory environment in Discovery and New Product Development.

• You will follow procedures, prepare materials, design and perform experiments, gather data, carry out analyses and reach conclusions.

• You will document experiments and other lab activities, such as preparing reports and summaries, presenting results and conclusions, and maintaining appropriate records.

• You will collaborate and communicate with colleagues on engineering teams and other related areas to support development of new products.

• You will conduct testing using new and existing IDEXX microbiology products and instrumentation.

• You will maintain knowledge of products, procedures, and developments in the field and industry.

• You will adhere to appropriate procedures and regulatory requirements.

• BS in Microbiology, Bioengineering, Molecular Biology, Biology, Biochemistry, or a related field.

• 0-2 years of experience with laboratory bench techniques and instrumentation skills as well as experience planning experiments and performing data analysis.

• Be able to effectively work both independently and as part of a team.

• Be highly analytical with problem solving skills with the ability to organize and plan work.

• Interested in the integration of microbiology with innovative instrument systems.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Experience in microbiology, with specific focus on bacterial culture, identification, agar plating, aseptic and sterile technique is desired.

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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