NGS Design Applications Scientist (Pre-Sales)

Integrated DNA Technologies; Coralville (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT) is seeking an Applications Scientist – NGS Design in Coralville, IA or Raleigh, NC. The role is on-site and focuses on expert technical support and custom NGS panel design across pre-sales processes and internal collaborations.

The ideal candidate has a PhD/MS in a life sciences field with 3+ years in genomics, and experience designing capture panels. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant life sciences field; Master’s/PhD preferred.
• Deep expertise in NGS applications with 3+ years in genomics preferred.
• Experience designing custom capture panels for target enrichment; 1+ year preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality and prompt xGen hybridization and amplicon custom panel designs during the pre-sales process.
• Provide technical product support through presentations, conference calls and email-based support.
• Document customer interactions in IDT’s CRM database.
• Provide backup design and analysis support for collaborative projects and partners.
• Support IDT Sales teams with consultation on product questions and technical inquiries.

Skills

NGS design

Pre-sales support

Scientific communication

CRM documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Molecular Biology/ Biochemistry/ Genetics/ Biology/ Chemistry/ Bioinformatics

Master's degree or PhD preferred

Tools

NGS bioinformatics algorithms

Python

Galaxy

Job description

Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT) is seeking an Applications Scientist – NGS Design in Coralville, IA or Raleigh, NC. The role is on-site and focuses on expert technical support and custom NGS panel design across pre-sales processes and internal collaborations.

The ideal candidate has a PhD/MS in a life sciences field with 3+ years in genomics, and experience designing capture panels. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential.