Applications Scientist - Synthetic Biology

Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT)

Coralville, Iowa, USA
Base: $90,000.00-$100,000.00; bonus/equity: eligib...
On-site
Synthetic biology product portfolio
Dna structure, cloning, molecular biology, genetics
Dna search and design tools
Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT) is seeking an Applications Scientist in Synthetic Biology to provide technical support and biosecurity screening for nucleic acid sequences. The role requires a strong background in life sciences and experience with genomics applications, emphasizing effective communication and problem-solving skills

Job Summary

  • Support biosecurity screening of custom nucleic acid sequences, ensuring full compliance with IDT’s 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 IDT’s Customer Relationship Management (CRM) database.

Matching Summary

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Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT) is seeking an Applications Scientist in Synthetic Biology to provide technical support and biosecurity screening for nucleic acid sequences. The role requires a strong background in life sciences and experience with genomics applications, emphasizing effective communication and problem-solving skills.

Salary

Base: $90,000.00-$100,000.00; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for bonus/incentive pay; Benefits: Comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k)

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Synthetic Biology product portfolio
  • DNA structure, cloning, molecular biology, genetics
  • DNA search and design tools
  • Biosecurity policies and regulations

Nice-to-have

  • customer-facing scientific support role
  • continuous improvement culture
  • collaboration and scientific excellence

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in life sciences
  • 5+ years of experience with genomics applications
  • Advanced understanding of DNA structure
  • Experience with DNA search and design tools
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze data

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