R&d Internship

At IDEXX, we're all passionate about what we do - and that’s no wonder
Indeed, our day-to-day work, above and beyond our core business, involves raising standards of care for pets, ensuring the potability of water serving billions of people, and guaranteeing the good health of livestock.

Our ISO-certified subsidiary in Bern currently employs a total of 40 people in research and development, production, logistics, packaging, and marketing. In our small research and development department, we develop new immunodiagnostic tests and improve existing tests for our Livestock, Poultry and Dairy division.

This is a full-time fixed-term internship position based in our laboratory in Bern, Switzerland available from Spring 2024 onwards, for a minimum period of 6 months.

**Primary mission**:
Develop an enzyme immunoassay (ELISA) for the detection of antibodies directed against BVDV in individual milk samples and in pools of 50 individual samples. The development of the ELISA will include the definition of the raw material used to coat the plates and used for the detection system, the design of the assay schematic and the design of an optimal ELISA test protocol.

**In this role, you will**:
Be supervised by a project manager and work alongside another laboratory technician.
Work in the laboratory in compliance with good laboratory practice (GLP basics)
Plan and carry out laboratory experiments.
Analyze data and present them in both written and oral form.
Participate in the daily routine work of the laboratory (e.g. upkeeping and maintenance of the equipment)

**What you will need to succeed**:
You are currently completing a Masters degree, specializing in Biology, Chemistry or a related scientific field. Alternatively, Life Science/Biotechnology will also be considered.
Ideally, you already have knowledge of Immunology, Virology, Immunoassay and/or Biotechnology. Knowledge of Microbiology or Molecular and Cellular Biology would be a plus.
Experience in ELISA, Western Blot, cell culture, protein expression and purification.
**Computer skills**: Pack Office / Excel is primarily required. JMP, LabCollector or ELN software are not required but would be an asset.
You are fluent in German & English (written and spoken) and feel comfortable in presenting in both languages.
You are a flexible team player and a good communicator for collaboration within a small R&D team.
You are curious, you easily take initiatives, and have a strong analytical mind.

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 diseases. 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.