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 Verification and Validation (VAV) department located in Coralville, Iowa 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.
The Research Scientist II role supports the execution of wet lab bench experiments and data analysis for Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) and quantitative PCR (qPCR) component reagent development as well as sustainment activities within the R&D team. You will have opportunities to learn how to apply your scientific knowledge and NGS technologies to address specific scientific questions and to develop commercial products by working with a dynamic and highly skilled team. The strongest candidate would display experience in molecular biology laboratory techniques. This position offers the opportunity to learn new theories and techniques related to the field of NGS applications and provides opportunities for growth within IDT.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
- Perform wet bench experiments, data analysis and reporting, formulate conclusions with minimum to moderate oversight, identify key issues, and work with others to solve problems using critical thinking skills
- Assist in the preparation of technical reports for internal use
- Interact with and assist other members of the VAV team or other internal departments as needed to meet research objectives
- Present information at group meetings
- Lead or participate in the maintenance of laboratory and equipment
The essential requirements of the job include:
- Bachelor’s degree in Molecular Biology, Bioscience, Bioengineering, Chemistry or a related life sciences field
- 3+ years hands-on wet bench relevant lab in academic or industry experience required, OR Master’s degree with 1+ year of experience
- Knowledge of basic science and solid laboratory skills needed to execute bench experiments using a variety of molecular biology, cell biology, biochemical and general laboratory techniques
- Ability to plan experimental details with minimum to moderate oversight and the ability to execute assigned wet benchwork experiments with minimum oversight
- Proficiency in a variety of PC software programs with strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
- Knowledge and experience in cell culture, qPCR assays and NGS library preparation (preferred)
- Experience with statistical analysis (JMP, DOE, etc.) (preferred)
- Knowledge of GLP, Design Control, and evaluation of products within a regulated environment (preferred)
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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What We Do
For over 35 years, IDT has been enabling genomics laboratories with an oligonucleotide manufacturing process unlike anyone else in the industry, with the most advanced synthesis, modification, purification, and quality control capabilities available.
Through our founder's dedication to innovation, the highest standards of quality, and deep genomics expertise, IDT has evolved from a leading oligo manufacturer to a genomics solutions provider supporting areas such as NGS, CRISPR, SynBio, and PCR. With these core efforts, IDT teams have been helping to drive science forward with increased quality, efficiencies, and unmatched customer service.
Today, technology is evolving faster than ever before. Scientists leading the transition from basic to translational research face new challenges with securing the custom solutions necessary to advance their research out of the lab and into the clinic. These emerging barriers have slowed down critical discoveries with potentially profound impacts on human and ecological health.
To help overcome these obstacles and push the boundaries of technology, we've expanded production facilities and capabilities to include GMP and cGMP manufacturing grades. These additions provide customers with a genomics solutions partner capable of supporting the entire research journey. Combined with a renewed collaborative agility, members of our organization and strategic partners are positioned to contribute to the greatest genomic breakthroughs of our time—guiding more effective vaccines, addressing world hunger and climate change, and driving new diagnostics and therapeutics for complex diseases.
As we look to the future, our mission—accelerating the pace of genomics—honors our legacy and represents our commitment to the pursuit of new ideas to help us realize our shared vision of enabling researchers to rapidly move from the lab to life-changing advances.
For more information, visit www.idtdna.com.
