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Job description
As a Staff Data Scientist- AI Engineer Clinical Solutions , you will develop AI-powered solutions that advance veterinary healthcare. This role focuses on building models and analytical workflows using Python, Databricks, and generative AI tools to support clinical decision-making, disease risk modeling, and automated interpretation of diagnostic data. This is an opportunity to work at the intersection of AI and animal health, driving innovation across IDEXX products and internal solutions.
The Data and AI Centre of Excellence (COE) develops and delivers data and AI solutions that enhance IDEXX products, services, internal operations, and business practices. You will work with diverse datasets spanning clinical, research, and business domains to enable next-generation capabilities across veterinary diagnostics, software, instruments, and services.
In this role
You will design, prototype, and operationalize AI models using Python, Databricks, and MLflow for veterinary healthcare applications.
You’ll apply machine learning and natural language processing to structured and unstructured clinical data such as EMR records, diagnostic imaging, and laboratory results.
You will develop predictive models for disease risk, prognosis, and treatment outcomes.
You’ll partner with veterinary experts to translate domain questions into scalable data science solutions.
You will build explainable AI models to support clinical decisions and promote trust in automated insights.
You’ll contribute to evaluation frameworks for AI-driven tools and solutions.
You will collaborate with data engineers to implement scalable data pipelines on Databricks.
You’ll apply prompt engineering techniques and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) to improve generative AI performance.
You will participate in agile development cycles, maintaining clear documentation and experiment traceability.
You’ll use best practices for version control using Git.
Why this role matters
This role directly contributes to advancing veterinary diagnostics and improving outcomes for animals worldwide. By combining AI innovation with clinical expertise, you will help deliver solutions that enhance diagnostic accuracy, enable earlier interventions, and drive better healthcare decisions for veterinarians and pet owners.
What you need to succeed
Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Biomedical Engineering, or related field
5+ years of experience developing ML/AI solutions using Python (Pandas, PySpark, scikit-learn, MLflow)
Experience working with large, distributed datasets
Strong background in machine learning, NLP, and statistical methods
Experience in data exploration, analysis, and visualization
Ability to build and deploy end-to-end data science solutions
Strong SQL and data transformation skills
Experience using Git for collaborative development
Strong communication, collaboration, and documentation skills
Ability to work across the full data science lifecycle
Preferred skills:
Experience with Databricks
Experience with prompt engineering and generative AI techniques
Experience with agentic workflows or LLM frameworks
Familiarity with healthcare or life sciences datasets (EMR, radiology, pathology)
Knowledge of knowledge graphs, ontologies, or semantic data modeling
What you can expect from us
Salary: $ - $ / year
Opportunity for annual cash bonus
Health / Dental / Vision benefits Day-One
5% matching 401k
Additional benefits including but not limited to pet insurance, mental health resources, volunteer paid days off, employee stock program, foundation donation matching, and more
Why IDEXX
We’re proud of the work we do, because our work matters. An innovation leader in every industry we serve since 1983, our team members help pet owners worldwide keep their companion animals healthy and happy, ensure safe drinking water for billions, and help farmers protect livestock and poultry from disease. We have customers in over 175 countries and a collaborative global workforce. Our culture embraces challenges and encourages learning and discovery. At IDEXX, you’ll be supported by competitive compensation, incentives, and benefits while enjoying purposeful work that drives improvement. If meaningful work and a sense of purpose are at the top of your list, you’ll find it here. Let’s pursue what matters together.
EEO Statement
Idrex 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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Worksite address
westbrook, CT, 06498, US
Who can apply
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