Applications Scientist - Synthetic Biology at Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT) in Waterloo, Iowa

Job Description:

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 in Coralville, Iowa 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:

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

  
  


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  Answer Synthetic Biology-related customer inquiries received by phone, email, and chat and document all customer interactions in IDT's Customer Relationship Management (CRM) database

  
  


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

  
  


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  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

  
  


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  Provides custom screening, design, and optimization of customers' DNA sequences, while ensuring compliance with IDT's Biosecurity policies

  
  

The essential requirements of the job include:

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

  
  


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

  
  


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  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.

  
  


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

  
  


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  Excellent communications skills

  
  

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

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  M.S or Ph.D. in a relevant scientific discipline (Biology, Molecular Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry)

  
  


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