Applications Scientist - Synthetic Biology

Bring more to life. Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology? At Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT), one of Danahers 15+ operating companies, our work saves livesand were all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact. Youll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danahers system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact innovating at the speed of life. Our team at Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT), is united by a commitment to collaboration and scientific excellence, building on a strong foundation of innovation, expertise, and reliability. Guided by our vision to help researchers rapidly move from the lab to life-changing advances, we work closely with global partners to accelerate progress and genomics breakthroughs across fields like cancer, infectious disease, rare genetic disorders, and more. At IDT, youll be part of a culture rooted in continuous learning and improvementwhere your growth fuels our mission to accelerate the pace of genomics and helps shape a healthier, brighter future for all. Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible. This position is part of the Scientific Applications Support department located in either Coralville, Iowa; Boulder, Colorado; or Raleigh, North Carolina locations 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: Support biosecurity screening of custom nucleic acid sequences, ensuring full compliance with IDTs Biosecurity policies and applicable regulations. Communicate effectively with customers to provide timely pre and post sales technical support, including product guidance, design consultation, and sequence optimization for a growing Synthetic Biology product portfolio. Answer Synthetic Biology-related customer inquiries received by phone, email, and chat and document all customer interactions in IDTs Customer Relationship Management (CRM) database. Troubleshoot product use and applications by using customer provided data and information, as well as IDT sales and manufacturing databases. Support complaint triage and troubleshooting efforts, expediting issue resolution to ensure customer satisfaction. The essential requirements of the job include: Bachelors 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 understanding of DNA structure, cloning, molecular biology, and genetics, as well as experience with DNA search and design tools such as BLAST, DNA*, Primer3, etc. 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, Molecular Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry) 2+ years of experience as a Scientific Applications Scientist or in a customer-facing scientific support role preferred. Working knowledge and/or experience supporting biosecurity screening IDT, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether its a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info. This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay. The annual salary range OR the hourly range for this role is $90,000.00-$100,000.00. 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 Companys sole discretion, consistent with the law. #LI-LM3 Join our winning team today. Together, well accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrows 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. For more information, visit www.danaher.com. Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. The U.S. EEO posters are available here. 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