Integrated DNA Technologies · 2 days ago
Bioinformatics Research Scientist III
Coralville, IA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$100K/yr - $117K/yr
5+ years expIntegrated DNA Technologies (IDT) is a leader in life sciences and biotechnology, committed to innovation that saves lives. The Bioinformatics Research Scientist III will design and implement algorithms and data analysis workflows, collaborate with researchers, and contribute to cutting-edge genomics technologies.
BiotechnologyGeneticsHealth CareMedical
Responsibilities
Design, develop and implement novel algorithms and data analysis workflows
Collaborate with internal and external researchers to develop novel chemistry, enzymes, and oligonucleotide designs
Contribute to the development of cutting-edge technologies that support genomics research, disease diagnosis, and epidemiological tracking
Prepare and deliver scientific presentations to collaborators and at professional conferences
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree (in Biology, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics or a related field) with 5+ years of relevant work experience; Master's with 3+ years of relevant work experience; a PhD in a relevant field
Some hands-on experience in NGS bioinformatic, which might include methods development, software implementation, or workflow design
Foundational knowledge of genomics and computational biology
Proficiency with python, Linux OS, NGS bioinformatics tools (e.g., minimap2, Pandas/Polars, etc) and genomics databases (e.g., RefSeq, UCSC, ClinVar, etc)
Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly and efficiently summarize complex scientific topics
Ability to travel to other IDT sites or scientific conferences
Preferred
Publication record in peer-reviewed scientific journals
Familiarity with statistical analysis methods and their application in biological research
Hands-on experience developing with a workflow language, such as snakemake, nextflow, CWL, or AWS Batch
Use of large language models (LLMs) like Claude to accelerate coding, documentation, or other tasks
Development of AI applications (e.g., heuristic, machine learning, deep learning)
Experience analyzing oncology biomarkers, DNA methylation, RNA-seq, or long read sequencing data
Benefits
Paid time off
Medical/dental/vision insurance
401(k)
Company
Integrated DNA Technologies
Integrated DNA Technologies sells short strands of DNA called oligonucleotides.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2018-03-09Acquired
2014-03-19Private Equity
Leadership Team
Erik Swenson
Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
Mark Behlke
Chief Scientific Officer
Recent News
2026-01-16
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