Research Scientist II

Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT) is the leading manufacturer of custom oligonucleotides and proprietary technologies for genomics applications.

Our work is complex and cutting-edge, and our team members are curious, creative thinkers who understand that good data drives smart decisions.

At IDT, we realize that although science may be uniform, people are unique. We promote a culture where engaged people are motivated and have opportunities to achieve their full potential, as part of one global team.

Please read the following job description thoroughly to ensure you are the right fit for this role before applying.

IDT is one of 10 Life Sciences companies of Danaher. Together, we accelerate the discovery, development and delivery of solutions that safeguard and improve human health.

This position is part of the Gene Reading Solutions Team supporting the Archer NGS Product line located in Boulder, Colorado and will be on-site.

At IDT, we are one global team. We celebrate our differences, engage in healthy debate, and are inclusive. Together, we accomplish great things!

In this role, you will have the opportunity to :

• Assist a cross-functional team in the development, launch, and sustainment of innovative NGS products; demonstrate the application of Archer NGS Products
• Plan and conduct experiments, perform data analysis, and interpret results with minimal to moderate oversight
• Become a subject matter expert in Archer NGS chemistries and Archer Analysis
• Brainstorm creative solutions to improve existing Archer technology and drive future growth
• Prepare and deliver presentations to the broader R&D group

The essential requirements of the job include :

• Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, or other relevant scientific discipline
• 0-2 years of experience in the life science or biotechnology industry
• 3+ years of lab experience required, including relevant Molecular Biology techniques such as PCR, qPCR, sample purification, and NGS library preparation
• Demonstrated ability to design experiments and interpret results
• Demonstrated strong communication skills and ability to thrive and contribute in group settings

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in :

• Proficiency in assay optimization and troubleshooting
• Experience with Mac OS command line interface or basic bioinformatics tools (primer3, IGV, bedtools)
• Experience with a variety of next-generation sequencing library preparation methods

The salary range for this role is $70,000-$80,000. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting.

We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.

This job is also eligible for bonus / incentive pay.

We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical / dental / vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

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