Research Scientist III
About The Position
The Research Scientist III develops new next-generation sequencing (NGS) assay products and supports products already on the market. The role involves designing and conducting experiments, analyzing and interpreting results, and communicating findings to internal and external audiences. It combines wet-lab and dry-lab work and requires the ability to carry out research with minimal oversight. The position is part of the Assay Development team at Integrated DNA Technologies in Boulder, Colorado, reports to the Staff Scientist, and is on-site. Occasional travel to other IDT sites or scientific conferences is required (less than 5%).
Requirements
- Master’s degree in a life sciences field or related discipline and at least 3 years of NGS experience, 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 with dry-lab programming for NGS data analysis.
- 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.
- Ability to occasionally lift, move, or carry equipment weighing up to 10 pounds.
- Ability to frequently work in a laboratory environment for extended periods.
- Ability to travel to other IDT sites or scientific conferences (less than 5%).
Nice To Haves
- Python programming experience.
- Experience with machine-learning methods and NextFlow.
- Product development for analysis of cancer genetics.
- Experience developing 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, analyze data, and interpret results with minimal oversight.
- Brainstorm 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.
- Communicate scientific results to internal and external groups.
Benefits
- Paid time off.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k).
- Bonus or incentive pay may be available.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
