Idexx Laboratories

As a Reagent Manufacturing Support Intern, you will work in a highly collaborative environment to support the characterization and improvement of critical bio-reagent manufacturing processes. The project will encompass areas of bioprocess, antibody purification, bio-conjugation, and product testing, with the goal of improving quality while advancing our understanding of critical process parameters. This will be a great opportunity to apply knowledge of chemistry, biology, and biochemistry to drive experimental cycles of learning and solve problems. Come join our dynamic team of passionate scientists and engineers in this laboratory focused role!

In this role you will:

• Develop experimental methods and execute experiments in the lab with the support of scientists and engineers to achieve project objectives.
• Use a combination of biology and biochemistry techniques to prepare solutions and test reagents in our immunochemistry labs. Evaluate test reagents against quality benchmarks.
• Collect, analyze, visualize, and present data to collaborators using Excel, JMP and PowerPoint.

Desired Skills/what you will need to succeed:

• 3rd or 4th year student pursuing a bachelor’s degree in biology, biochemistry, or a related field.
• Experience through laboratory coursework in biology, chemistry, or biochemistry. Familiarity with common laboratory techniques and equipment. 
• Effective communicator, both written and oral; ability to articulate or demonstrate perspectives and best practices.
• A problem-solving mindset and enjoyment of working hands-on in a laboratory setting.
• Data-driven decision-making skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently with a strong sense of organization, accountability, and ownership.
• Ability to work in a diverse, cross-functional team.

What you can expect from us:

• This is an in-person fulltime opportunity involving hands-on work in production and R&D laboratory environments. 
• The internship time frame will be May-August 2024.

Why IDEXX:

We’re proud of the work we do, because our work matters. Every role at IDEXX contributes to enhancing the health and wellbeing of pets, people, and livestock. With over 10,000+ global team members, customers in over 175 countries, and a fast-growing industry - we’re always looking for motivated and inspiring people to join us. 

We offer competitive compensation, incentives, and benefits. You’ll be part of a double-digit growth company in a quickly growing market and we are leading the way forward with innovative products, services, and a strong focus on our customers. 

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.

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