Staff Scientist, Genomics & NGS Innovator

Integrated DNA Technologies; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

Job summary

Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT) in Sunnyvale, CA seeks a Staff Scientist to advance nucleic acid science, design experiments, analyze data, and communicate results across internal and external groups. This on-site role reports to the Principal Scientist R&D in the Genomic Analysis team.

The role emphasizes leading NGS product development, library prep expertise, and collaboration with multiple departments to drive genomics breakthroughs. Salary range discussed in posting.

Qualifications

• M.Sc. in life sciences with 8+ years in NGS product development, or Ph.D. with 5+ years.
• Extensive knowledge of lab techniques across molecular biology, cell biology and biochemistry.
• Expertise in NGS library prep chemistry for RNASeq, methylation and target enrichment.
• Experience leading complex, multi-member projects and collaborating across teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop new products combining wet-lab and dry-lab skills.
• Support NGS product lines as a subject matter expert.
• Present experimental demonstrations at scientific conferences.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product management and marketing.

Skills

NGS product development

Molecular biology

Cell biology

Biochemical techniques

Laboratory skills

Education

M.Sc. in life sciences

Ph.D. in a related field

Tools

Automated liquid handlers

Bioinformatics tools

Job description

Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT) in Sunnyvale, CA seeks a Staff Scientist to advance nucleic acid science, design experiments, analyze data, and communicate results across internal and external groups. This on-site role reports to the Principal Scientist R&D in the Genomic Analysis team.

The role emphasizes leading NGS product development, library prep expertise, and collaboration with multiple departments to drive genomics breakthroughs. Salary range discussed in posting.