Scientist Jobs in Columbia, MO

As R&D PCR Scientist within the BioAnalytics Research & Development team  at IDEXX, you will be a key contributor at one of the largest diagnostic companies in the world. You will help to create, design, and validate laboratory testing that supports biomedical research and contributes to the advancement of biomedical research and the health of pets, people and livestock throughout the world. You will join a fast-paced work environment that encourages teamwork, quality, and offers opportunities for personal growth.

In this Role :

You will develop real-time PCR (qPCR) assays for established, new, and emerging infectious agents and other organisms.

You will validate real-time PCR (qPCR) assays

You will develop and present validation reports for newly designed assays

You will develop and validate droplet digital PCR (ddPCR) assays for various genetic alterations, SNPs, non-standard opportunities (NSOs)

You will investigate and evaluate new technologies in the field of diagnostics

You will perform QA / QC

You will troubleshoot new and existing assays, diagnostic machines, and other problems based on in-depth knowledge.

You will conduct experiments to evaluate a variety of sample types, sampling methods, and sample processing and workflows

You may perform cell culture experiments

You will analyze large sets of data

What You Will Need to Succeed :

Bachelor’s with 5-7 years of experience or Master’s degree with 3-5 years of experience as a molecular biologist, which may include developing and validating real-time PCR (qPCR) assays, ddPCR assays, genetic analysis, and / or sequence analysis is required.

Experience troubleshooting real-time PCR (qPCR) assays and diagnostic machines is a plus.

The ability to work with cross-functional groups or teams

Enthusiasm about working in a team

The ability to concentrate on details and can work independently, reliably and precisely.

While not a requirement, experience with Primer Express software, Sequencher software, or using the NCBI BLAST online tool is a plus.

Experience with ddPCR or other digital-based PCR (dPCR) systems is preferred

Experience with other biomedical research techniques such as cell culture is preferred

Exceptional written & oral communication skills

Experience with MS Suite of Products (Word, Excel, PP, Outlook, WebEx, Teams) to support remote meetings, sharing of information, and reporting

Able to meet the physical requirements that go with working in a lab – standing and sitting for extended periods of time, phone & computer use, extended reach, lifting up to 50lb, and specific vision ability – close, color, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

This is a laboratory environment with potential exposure to biohazards, infectious agents including human and animal pathogens, and hazardous chemicals.

Schedule :

This is a full time (40 hr / wk), daytime shift position with hours Monday-Friday 8 : 00am – 5 : 00 pm; we may need you outside of those hours from time to time, so flexibility with scheduling will be key. Reliable and dependable attendance is an essential function of the position.

What you can expect from us :

Salary range starting at $70,000based 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.