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SCIEX · 5 months ago

Research Scientist II

Coralville, Iowa, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT) is a leading company in life sciences and biotechnology focused on accelerating genomics breakthroughs. The Research Scientist II will conduct bench scientific experimentation, develop and characterize new genomics products, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to support early-stage research projects.

BiotechnologyManufacturingMedical DeviceProduct Design

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Support and develop early-stage research projects and/or products as well as be part of a dynamic and innovative team to contribute your knowledge and technical skills to the growth of IDT’s new product development pipeline

Utilize your skillsets in cloning, sequencing, protein engineering and assay development

Work alongside other team members R&D to execute protein engineering and evolution projects for new and current product development

Analyze, summarize, and communicate experimental results to team members and assist in the preparation of technical reports for internal use and assist in filing invention disclosures

Collaborate with cross functional teams to bring projects to a successful conclusion while ensuring timelines are met

Qualification

Molecular biology techniquesProtein engineeringNext-generation sequencingAssay developmentDNA/RNA sequencingData analysisCollaborationTechnical reporting

Required

Bachelor's degree in life sciences (biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, chemistry, etc.) or relevant field AND 3+ years of relevant lab experience OR Advanced degree (Master's or PhD) in life sciences (biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, chemistry, etc.) or relevant field AND 1+ year of relevant lab experience

3+ years of demonstrated experience using a variety of molecular biology, cell biology, biochemical, biophysical, and general laboratory techniques to innovate protein-based Genomics products offered by IDT. Some laboratory techniques include bacterial fermentation and collections, protein purification and engineering, nucleic acid isolation, qPCR, PCR, DNA quantification, DNA and RNA sequencing using next-generation sequencing

3+ years of demonstrated experience maintaining detailed records of work, creation of formal documents and presentations, and participation in the technology transfer process to IDT's commercial production groups

Ability to travel up to 10% domestically or internationally

Ability to work in a cleanroom and scientific laboratory environment

Preferred

Prior industry experience focused on new product development and commercialization of life science or biotechnology products

Experience with expression and purification of recombinant proteins, protein characterization, assay development and qPCR and library prep protocols

Knowledge in structural and microbiology, protein engineering and next generation sequencing

Benefits

A broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs

Health care program

Paid time off

Company

SCIEX

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SCIEX is a biotechnology company that sells mass spectrometers, capillary electrophoresis, and ion sources products.

Founded in 1970

Framingham, Massachusetts, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.sciex.com

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