Staff Data Scientist- AI Engineer Clinical Solutions

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 roleYou 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 mattersThis 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 succeedBachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Biomedical Engineering, or related field5+ years of experience developing ML/AI solutions using Python (Pandas, PySpark, scikit-learn, MLflow)Experience working with large, distributed datasetsStrong background in machine learning, NLP, and statistical methodsExperience in data exploration, analysis, and visualizationAbility to build and deploy end-to-end data science solutionsStrong SQL and data transformation skillsExperience using Git for collaborative developmentStrong communication, collaboration, and documentation skillsAbility to work across the full data science lifecyclePreferred skills:Experience with DatabricksExperience with prompt engineering and generative AI techniquesExperience with agentic workflows or LLM frameworksFamiliarity with healthcare or life sciences datasets (EMR, radiology, pathology)Knowledge of knowledge graphs, ontologies, or semantic data modelingWhat you can expect from usSalary: $155000 - $165000 / yearOpportunity for annual cash bonusHealth / Dental / Vision benefits Day-One5% matching 401kAdditional benefits including but not limited to pet insurance, mental health resources, volunteer paid days off, employee stock program, foundation donation matching, and moreWhy IDEXXWe’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 StatementIDEXX 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.#LI-RM1SummaryLocation: Westbrook, METype: Full time