IDEXX

R&D V&V Scientist

Westbrook, ME Full time

IDEXX is looking to hire a Scientist to join the New Product Development Verification and Validation Team. In this role, you will verify that products being designed, developed, or changed are in compliance with product requirements, specifications, and Company and regulatory guidelines. Coordinate with design teams to create and document procedures to verify and validate products and processes. Standardize work activities across products and platforms. 

  • Define, design, and implement validation test plans, analyze results, and generate summary reports.

  • Create validation schedules and coordinate execution efforts.

  • Compile data for regulatory submissions.

  • Collect and review validation data and generate exception reports as needed.

  • Ensure validation efforts are conducted in an appropriate and timely manner.

  • Communicate and present data to colleagues. 

What can you expect?

  • Coordinates product development efforts (V&V) within overall integrated system framework encompassing complete range of sciences, engineering, manufacturing, marketing, customer and other essential inputs to ensure end products meet requirements and perform their intended functions.  

  • Defines test plans during the product development process so that the validation test plans are known in advance. Prepares materials, performs experiments, gathers data, carries out analysis and reaches conclusions. 

  • Documents experiments and other lab or production activities. Prepares reports and summaries. Presents results and conclusions. Maintains appropriate records. 

  • Communicates validation issues both to design teams and to other parts of the organization. 

  • Creates, executes and obtains approval for validation plans, protocols and final summary reports. 

  • Monitors projects and reports on validation activities, status and commitments. Tracks and communicates progress of work against milestones. 

  • Participates on and may manage teams, planning and organizing team activities. 

  • Orders and maintains equipment and work area. 

  • Collaborates and communicates with colleagues and others in related areas to provide work support, exchange information and ensure efficient processes. 

  • May produce and/or test reagents and final products and perform other production-related activities. 

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

What do you need to succeed?

  • Bachelor's degree in the biological sciences with 5-7 years of experience or Master’s degree with 0-3 years of experience.

  • Good understanding of life and biological sciences.

  • Experience with JMP is preferred, proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) required. 

  • Experience with diagnostic instrumentation development.

  • Laboratory bench and instrumentation skills. 

  • Analytical and problem-solving skills.  

  • Strong initiative, flexibility, positive attitude, and the ability to function effectively in a highly collaborative team environment.

  • Excellent verbal, technical writing, and interpersonal communication skills.

  • Ability to maintain accurate and clear documentation.

  • Good presentation skills.

  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

  • Organizational skills and ability to plan work. 

  • Takes initiative and is accountable (shows ownership); focuses on task at hand; detail oriented. 

  • Adaptable. 

  • Ability to work well under pressure and handle the stress of deadlines. 

  • Ability to resolve conflicts and facilitate solutions. 

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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