Applications Scientist - qPCR

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.

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 Scientific Applications Support department located at one of our facilities in Coralville, Iowa; Boulder, Colorado; or Raleigh, North Carolina and will be onsite. 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:

• Communicate with and support customers, in a timely manner, to provide pre- and post-sales technical support for a growing qPCR product offering

• Answer PCR and qPCR-related customer inquiries received by phone, email, and chat and document all customer interactions in IDT’s Customer Relationship Management (CRM) database. Handle the intake and completion of custom design requests for PCR, qPCR, and dPCR applications

• Troubleshoot product use and applications by using customer provided data and information, as well as IDT sales and manufacturing databases

• Serve as dedicated support for targeted or strategic customers using IDT's qPCR products.

• Support the complaint triage and investigation process and assists with complaint resolution by determining the cause of the problem, selecting, and explaining the best solution to solve the problem, and expediting resolution to the customer’s satisfaction

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences (Biology, Molecular Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry) or related scientific field

• 5+ years of experience with genomics applications in an industry or academic research laboratory environment

• Advanced theoretical knowledge of, and practical experience in PCR, quantitative RT-PCR, and digital PCR/ddPCR technologies and extensive understanding and experience in PCR and qPCR/ddPCR protocols

• Demonstrated ability to analyze data, identify key issues, and solve problems using critical thinking skills

• Excellent communications skills

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

• M.S or Ph.D. in a relevant scientific discipline (biology, biochemistry, molecular biology)

• 2+ years of experience as a Scientific Applications Scientist or in a customer-facing scientific support role preferred

The salary range for this role is $90,000 - $100,000. 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. 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.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life. 

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