Job Description:

Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT) is the leading manufacturer of custom oligonucleotides and proprietary technologies for genomics applications. Our work is complex and
cutting-edge
, and our team members are curious, creative thinkers who understand that good data drives smart decisions. At IDT, we realize that although science may be uniform, people are unique. We promote a culture where engaged people are motivated and have opportunities to achieve their full potential, as part of one global team.

IDT is one of 10 Life Sciences companies of Danaher. Together, we accelerate the discovery, development and delivery of solutions that safeguard and improve human health.

This
position
is part of
the


Applied Sciences for Therapeutic Oligonucleotides team in our Gene Writing and Editing Business Unit

located
in


Coralville, Iowa

and will be




on-site

. At
IDT
,
we are one global team. We celebrate our differences, engage in healthy debate, and
are
inclusive. Together, we
accomplish

great things
!

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• 
  

  Function as
  a
  scientist
  at the bench
  ,
  under minimal supervision
  , reporting to a team or project lead and
  
  executing projects as part of
  IDT's new
  Genomics Medicine Service offerings related
  to:
  
  off-target safety assessment for CRISPR-based editing systems
  ,
  CRISPR
  guide RNA sequencing, and
  
  additional
  ,
  custom projects associated with IDT's Therapeutic Oligonucleotides business

  
  


• 
  

  Provide
  teamwide
  scientif
  ic support on
  
  all aspects of
  therapeutic oligonucleotides
  projects
  inclusive of lab work, project tracking
  and organization
  , data collection, data analysis, report generation, and data presentation

  
  


• 
  

  Plan
  and keep detailed experimental records
  
  in
  facilitating
  
  technology transfer of methods from R&D to the Gen Meds Services team;
  gain
  expertise
  in technologies to support
  further feasibility,
  development
  and validation of assays
  
  as well as
  
  propose
  ideas for
  
  broader use and application

  
  


• 
  

  L
  end subject matter
  expertise
  to customer-specific oligo assessment of quality, performance, safety, etc. in cell-based,
  biochemical
  or analytical assays;
  assist
  in the definition of
  technical and experimental work plans related to
  on-going
  efforts to advance customer projects while supporting
  customer
  progress towards cGMP oligonucleotide synthesis

  
  

​

The essential requirements of the job include:

• 
  

  Bachelor's degree (in Biology, Genetics,
  Chemistry
  or a related life sciences field) with three or more years relevant lab experience OR a
  Master's degree (in Biology, Genetics,
  Chemistry
  or a related life sciences field) with one or more years relevant lab experience

  
  


• 
  

  Demonstrated experience and technical
  background in CRISPR and
  Gene Editing rooted in
  research
  ,
  development, or applications

  
  


• 
  

  Demonstrated
  expertise
  in
  basic
  techniques in biochemistry, cell biology, genomics, or related field

  
  


• 
  

  Demonstrated
  background competency
  in cell culture techniques, delivery of genome editing components to various cell types, and
  /or
  management of good laboratory practices in a tissue culture lab

  
  


• 
  

  Demonstrated
  abilities in
  project organization,
  critical thinking
  , and
  team work
  applied to experimental planning,
  data analysis and data presentation
  s
  ​

  
  

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:

• 
  

  Ability to travel
  domestically and internationally
  
  less than
  10%
  ​

  
  

It would be a plus if you also
possess

previous
experience in:

• 
  

  Delivering results in a regulated space (GLP, ICH, cGMP, etc.)

  
  


• 
  

  Demonstrated
  experience in next-generation sequencing technology development and/or application

  
  


• 
  

  Bioinformatics related to assessment of genome editing or working with bioinformatics experts towards NGS-based assessment of genome editing events
  

  
  


• 
  

  Operating under design control and design assurance in product development
  

  
  


• 
  

  Custom genomics product development,
  verification
  or validation
  

  
  

Join our winning team today. Together, we'll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow's science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.

For more information, visit

www.danaher.com
.

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