CareerPlan

Reagent Design Scientist

Westbrook, MEFull-time$75k2026-07-24 → 2026-11-13

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

Veterinary diagnostic assay reagents (peptides, small molecules, conjugates, functionalized particles)

Domain

Veterinary diagnostics / Chemical synthesis

Required skills

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

Preferred skills

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

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 results clearly; Contribute to multi-disciplinary NPD project 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