Field Application Scientist - Next Generation Sequencing - Southwest
About The Position
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 Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact. You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s 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, you’ll be part of a culture rooted in continuous learning and improvement—where 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. The Field Application Scientist - NGS will provide technical field support for IDT’s xGen/NGS customers, regarding product design and end use. This position will assist Sales to identify, convert and support potential/existing customers. This position will also collaborate with cross-functional teams to prioritize customer requirements for future NGS product development. This position will service the Southwest area: SoCal, AZ, NM, TX.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree (in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Biology, Chemistry, Bioinformatics
- 5+ years of experience in wet lab and NGS instruments, their workflows, troubleshooting and outputs required
- Experience with public speaking/presentation experience
- Experience in troubleshooting various library preparation methods and targeted enrichment processes required
- Travel & Motor Vehicle Record Requirements: This position requires up to 50% flying and/or driving travel, which includes overnight stays. Travel will primarily be domestic but may occasionally be international.
- Must have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
Nice To Haves
- Masters or PhD degree preferred
- Experience within the genomics industry
- Experience working with Sales or commercial organizations/teams
Responsibilities
- Provides technical field support for IDT NGS customers, including experimental design and troubleshooting
- Represents IDT’s products to molecular biology community at large, including presentations of established technologies at industry trade shows
- Collaborates with Product Management, Applications Support, Customer Care and Sales to identify key customer requirements for future product development efforts
- Works closely with Marketing and Sales to ensure the value of the NGS product line is communicated clearly and effectively to customers
- Maintains strong working relationships within Research, Manufacturing, Marketing, Product Management and Product Development, Customer Support and Sales
Benefits
- IDT, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.
- We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
