Staff Scientist, Applied Science in Therapeutic Oligonucleotides at Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT) in CEDAR RAPIDS, 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

Applied Sciences for Therapeutic Oligonucleotides team in our Gene Writing and Editing Business Unit

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:

• Function as the lead scientist driving and executing projects as part of
  IDT's new
  Genomics Medicine Service offerings related
  to:
  
  off-target safety assessment for CRISPR-based editing systems
  ,
  CRISPR
  guide RNA sequencing, and
  
  additional
  ,
  custom projects associated with IDT's Therapeutic Oligonucleotides business.
  

• 
  

  Provide leadership
  , training, planning, etc. related to
  
  all aspects of
  therapeutic oligonucleotides
  projects
  inclusive of lab work, project tracking
  and organization
  , data collection, data analysis, report generation, and data presentation

  
  


• 
  

  Demonstrate skill
  s
  as a technical expert integral to
  facilitating
  technology transfer of methods from R&D to the Gen Meds Services team; additionally, provide plans to execute further feasibility,
  development
  and validation of assays for broader use and application

  
  


• 
  

  Lead projects and lend subject matter
  expertise
  to customer-specific oligo assessment of quality, performance, safety, etc. in cell-based,
  biochemical
  or analytical assays; help to define technical and experimental work plans related to these efforts to advance customer projects while supporting
  customer
  progress towards cGMP oligonucleotide synthesis
  .
  

  
  

The essential requirements of the job include:

• 
  

  Bachelor's degree (in Biology, Genetics,
  Chemistry
  or a related life sciences field) with
  10+
  years relevant lab experience OR a
  Master's degree (in Biology, Genetics,
  Chemistry
  or a related life sciences field) with
  8+
  years relevant lab experience OR a
  PhD degree (in Biology, Genetics,
  Chemistry
  or a related life sciences field) with
  5+
  years relevant lab experience
  

  
  


• 
  

  Demonstrated experience and technical
  background in CRISPR and
  Gene Editing rooted in
  research
  ,
  development
  , or applications.
  

  
  


• 
  

  Demonstrated
  expertise
  in CRISPR-based editing technologies via
  peer-reviewed publication record or product development history.
  

  
  


• 
  

  Demonstrated
  expertise
  in cell culture techniques, delivery of genome editing components to various cell types, and management of good laboratory practices in a tissue culture lab
  .
  

  
  


• 
  

  Demonstrated
  s
  trong experience in next-generation sequencing technology development and/or application, including d
  emonstrated ability of critical thinking applied to experimental planning,
  data analysis and data presentation
  s

  
  

​

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:

• 
  

  Ability to travel
  domestically and internationally
  
  approximately 10%
  

  
  

It would be a plus if you also
possess

previous
experience in:

• 
  

  Delivering results in a regulated space (GLP, ICH, cGMP, etc.).
  

  
  


• 
  

  Bioinformatics related to assessment of genome editing or working with bioinformatics experts towards NGS-based assessment of genome editing events
  

  
  


• 
  

  Operating under design control and design assurance in product development
  

  
  


• 
  

  Custom genomics product development,
  verification
  or validation
  

  
  

​

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.

For more information, visit

www.danaher.com
.

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