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Location

Westbrook, ME | United States

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Job description

The LCMS group within the R&D Discovery and Technology Futures group is looking for a creative and energetic Senior Scientist specializing in proteomics to join the discovery team. The successful candidate will join a team of experienced scientists at the BS/MS and PhD levels to support biomarker discovery projects. We are looking for a highly motivated individual who has strong wet-bench and data analysis skills, curiosity, and is a team player.

What you can expect:

* Integral part of a dynamic LCMS Discovery team that develops novel and robust multiomic biomarker assays.
* Use cutting edge instrumentation and analysis software to dig deep into the world of proteomics, metabolomics, lipidomics and post-translational modifications across blood, urine, tissue and fecal samples.
* Drive experimental design for large biomarker experiments and optimize sample preparation protocols for expanding reach of discovery programs.
* Develop top down workflows with immunoaffinity capture for characterization of proteins of interest.
* Prepares materials, performs experiments, analyzes data, and reaches conclusions.
* Perform basic maintenance and troubleshooting of UPLCs and mass spectrometers.
* Document experiments and other lab activities. Prepare reports and summaries. Present results and conclusions.
* Order and maintain necessary reagents, consumables, and other supplies.
* Interface with multiple cross-functional teams to support new product development and on-market products.
* Present data to IDEXX leadership.
* Communicate and clearly present results to a broad audience within R&D, including IDEXX senior leadership

What you need to succeed:

* PhD in scientific or related discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience.
* Background in Biochemistry or Chemistry.
* Demonstrated experience working with and developing protocols for a wide variety of sample types; plasma/serum proteomic experience preferred.
* Hands-on experience with and demonstrated understanding of Thermo Scientific Orbitrap mass spectrometers and UPLCs.
* Hands-on experience with and demonstrated understanding of proteomic software.
* Detail-oriented and ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities.
* Demonstrated ability to critically evaluate and interpret results.
* Excellent communication and organizational skills.
* Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
* Ability to take initiative and be accountable.
* Demonstrated ability to critically evaluate techniques and results and implement improved practices.

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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