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Reagent Design Scientist

Westbrook, ME💼 Full-time💰 $75,000–$75,000🗓 2026-07-24 → 2026-09-26

Core

Design and execute experiments for new reagent development, primarily focusing on solid-phase peptide synthesis (SPPS), purification, and analytical characterization to support veterinary diagnostic products.

Role type

Senior IC Reagent Design Scientist (Chemistry/Biochemistry)

Builds

Diagnostic assay reagents (peptides, small molecules, conjugates, functionalized particles)

Domain

Veterinary diagnostics / Chemical synthesis

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

peptide synthesis, chemical synthesis, conjugation chemistry, purification, analytical characterization, HPLC, LC-MS, UV-Vis, experimental design, data analysis, technical documentation

Preferred skills

solid-phase peptide synthesis (SPPS), fluorescent dye chemistry, bioconjugation chemistry, IVD/diagnostics industry experience, veterinary product development, JMP

Technologies

HPLC, LC-MS, UV-Vis, JMP

Responsibilities

Design and execute experiments to advance new reagent development; Purify and characterize synthetic products using chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques; Prepare solutions and execute standard laboratory protocols; Document experiments and communicate findings to cross-functional teams; Analyze experimental data and make evidence-based recommendations; Support maintenance and troubleshooting of existing reagents and production processes.

Seniority

Mid-Senior, hands-on IC

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