Instrumentation and Software Development Intern

Job Responsibility: Company/Organization Name: IDEXX Laboratories Canada Corporation Job Title: Instrumentation & Software Development Intern Number of Positions : 1 Salary : $ 52,500/year Location of Work: Kingston, Ontario Geographic Location of Employer: Kingston Job Type: Internship Commitment : 35 hrs./week, 12 - 16 months Start Date : September 2023 Deadline: Monday, July 10 th, 2023, at 11:59PM EST Internal Competition Number : IDEXX2105 : IDEXX is seeking an Instrumentation & Software development intern to join the TECTA Business Unit in Kingston, Ontario. A member of the S&P 500®, IDEXX is a global leader in pet healthcare innovation and rapid microbiology testing for water. Through the acquisition of Queen's University start-up company TECTA-PDS in 2022, IDEXX has established the TECTA business unit, a division of IDEXX Water that develops and manufactures automated microbiology testing platforms. Position Profile: You will work collaboratively with a team of engineers to design and develop effective manual and automated microbiology testing platforms that advance the provision of safe and clean water worldwide. You would also work alongside other developers to assure application code is testable, robust, and performant. You will develop tools that automate manual processes within the instrument manufacturing environment and deploy software solutions that assist the technical support group. Qualifications: University level coursework in computer science or electronics Experience with C++ or Python, ideally outside of the classroom (e.g. personal projects, clubs or co-ops) Familiarity with Linux Experience with API use and approaches to testing Ability to build and maintain code repositories, using Git/GitHub Knowledge of software design patterns and best practices Strong written and verbal communications skills A desire to work in a fast-pace design environment . Ability to work with minimum supervision to meet overall objectives. Ability to travel locally and internationally. Requirements: Bachelor of Engineering or Science A background and/or interest in the clean-tech and water technology industries Fluency in English (a second language is an asset) This is an in-office role and is based in Kingston, Ontario How to Apply: You must apply through BOTH MyCareer and by sending your application to the employer email address indicated below. Note that QUIP internships are required to be 12 to 16 months in length. To apply for the Instrumentation & Software development intern position, please email a cover letter and resume addressed to Karla Lizano MacCormac, Admin Manager, at View email address on ca.edajobs.com . The deadline to apply for this position is Monday, July 10th, 2023, at 11:59PM EST . IDEXX will review all applications after the deadline and will contact successful applicants. If you have any questions about the position or how to apply, please contact Karla by email at View email address on ca.edajobs.com Required Application Documents: Resume Cover Letter Employment Equity and Accessibility Statement: 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.