Research Scientist III
About The Position
The Research Scientist III is responsible for developing new next-generation sequencing (NGS) assay products and supporting products already on the market. The role involves designing and conducting experiments, analyzing and interpreting results, and communicating findings to internal and external groups. The position is part of IDT’s Assay Development team in Boulder, Colorado, is on-site, and reports to the Staff Scientist. The scientist will develop products using wet-lab and dry-lab skills, plan and conduct experiments with minimal oversight, analyze data, and identify creative solutions to technical problems and opportunities to improve existing technologies. The role also supports on-market NGS products as a subject matter expert and includes presenting product demonstrations at scientific conferences.
Requirements
- M.Sc. in a life sciences field or related discipline and 3+ years of experience with NGS, or a Ph.D. in a life sciences or related discipline with some NGS experience.
- Experience preparing nucleic acids for NGS in a wet-lab setting.
- Experience programming for NGS data analysis in a dry-lab setting.
- Foundational knowledge of human genetics and cancer biology.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to clearly and efficiently summarize complex scientific topics.
- Familiarity with Illumina sequencing technology.
Nice To Haves
- Python programming, machine learning methods, and NextFlow.
- Product development for cancer genetics analysis, development of gene expression phenotype classifiers for RNA-seq, or NGS methods for methylation detection.
- Experience loading and troubleshooting Illumina sequencers.
Responsibilities
- Develop new products using wet-lab and dry-lab skillsets.
- Plan and conduct experiments, perform data analysis, and interpret results with minimal oversight.
- Brainstorm creative solutions to outstanding problems and improve existing technologies.
- Support on-market NGS products as a subject matter expert.
- Present experimental demonstrations of products at scientific conferences.
Benefits
- Paid time off.
- Medical insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- 401(k).
- Bonus/incentive pay.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
