Research Scientist III

Danaher Corporation • Boulder, CO

1d • $85,000 - $105,000 • Onsite

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 Research Scientist III is responsible for new NGS assay product development and on market product support. General duties include designing and conducting experiments, analyzing and interpreting results, followed by communicating those results to both internal and external groups. This position reports to the Staff Scientist and is part of the Assay Development team located in Boulder, CO and will be an on-site role. In this role, you will have the opportunity to: Develop new products using a combination of wet-lab and dry-lab skillsets Support on market Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) products as a subject matter expert Present experimental demonstrations of products at scientific conferences

Requirements

• M.Sc. in a life sciences field or related discipline and 3+ years experience with NGS, or Ph.D. in a life sciences or related discipline with some NGS experience.
• Experience in wet-lab work preparing nucleic acids for NGS, and experience in dry-lab programming for NGS data analysis
• Foundational knowledge of human genetics and cancer biology
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly and efficiently summarize complex scientific topics
• Familiar with Illumina sequencing technology
• Ability to occasionally lift, move or carry equipment up to 10lb
• Ability to frequently work in a laboratory environment for extended periods
• Ability to travel to other IDT sites or scientific conferences (< %5)

Nice To Haves

• Familiar with using Python programming, machine learning methods, and NextFlow.
• Industry experience developing products for the analysis of cancer genetics
• Experience with loading and troubleshooting Illumina sequencers

Responsibilities

• Develop new products using a combination of wet-lab and dry-lab skillsets
• Support on market Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) products as a subject matter expert
• Present experimental demonstrations of products at scientific conferences

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level