Diagnostic Assay Instrument Integration Development System Intern

You will join the Diagnostic Assay Instrument Integration Development System purpose of this internship is to expand and scale assay menu capabilities on a diagnostic assay development system, comprised of robotics and instrumentation. The intern will support integration of new assay sequences into the system and develop backend data processing and visualization tools to improve workflow efficiency, data visibility, and scalability.

Timeframe: June 1 to August 7, full time (40 hrs/week) or full time, with possible longer-term opportunities. This role is in-person in Westbrook, Maine. To qualify for our program, you must be actively enrolled as a student beyond the summer program.

Goals to accomplish:

• Coordinate with cross-functional engineers to understand assay requirements and translate them into executable machine sequences

• Program and validate new assay workflows on the development system using Inductive Automation’s Ignition HMI

• Develop automated backend data processing pipelines using Python

• Create data visualization tools to improve insight into assay performance and reagent lot-to-lot variation using Python and/or JMP statistical methods

• Improve or extend the Ignition HMI to support new workflows

• Document processes and train assay/operations teams on new tools and workflows

Desired Skills: Applicants will ideally have:

• Experience in instrument control or robotics with a focus on embedded systems

• Experience using version control tools (e.g., Git/GitHub)

• Proficiency in Python

• Strong technical documentation and communication skills

• Experience working with laboratory instrumentation, automation systems, or data acquisition workflows

• Experience with statistical data analysis (JMP)

• Familiarity with Ignition (SCADA / UI development)

Things you will learn:

• Systems-level approach to assay development and characterization

• Translating assay requirements into automated machine workflows

• Backend data automation and visualization tool development

• Working within a cross-functional engineering environment

• Fundamentals of assay characterization and slide-based analyzer systems

• Practical application of software development in a regulated laboratory environment

What you can expect from us:  

• Salary is $25.00/hr

• Start contributing to a 401k 

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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