Research Scientist II at Danaher Corporation Boulder, CO

Research Scientist II job at Danaher Corporation. Boulder, CO.

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 Archer Product Innovation Team located in Boulder, Colorado and will be Onsite (at least 3 days/week in the office). 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:

+ Assist in the development, launch, and sustainment of innovative Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) oncology products

+ Plan and conduct experiments, perform data analysis, and interpret results with minimal to moderate oversight

+ Become a subject matter expert in Archer NGS chemistries and Archer Analysis

+ Brainstorm creative solutions to improve existing Archer technology and drive future growth

+ Prepare and deliver presentations to the broader R&D group

The essential requirements of the job include:

+ Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences (Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, etc.) or other relevant field with 3+ years of experience in Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Oncology Research, Academic Research, or other relevant industry

+ OR Master's degree in Life Sciences (Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, etc.) or other relevant field

+ 3+ years of wet lab experience, including utilizing relevant Molecular Biology techniques such as PCR, qPCR, sample purification, and NGS library preparation

+ 2+ years of experience of demonstrated ability to design experiments and interpret results

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

+ Proficiency in assay optimization and troubleshooting

+ Experience with Mac OS command line interface or basic bioinformatics tools (primer3, IGV, bedtools)

+ Experience with a variety of next-generation sequencing library preparation methods

At IDT we believe in designing a better, more sustainable workforce. We recognize the benefits of flexible, hybrid working arrangements for eligible roles and are committed to providing enriching careers, no matter the work arrangement. This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement in which you can work part-time at the Company location identified above and part-time remotely from your home. Additional information about this hybrid work arrangement will be provided by your interview team. Explore the flexibility and challenge that working for IDT can provide.

The salary range for this role is $70,000 - $80,000. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.

This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.

We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Companys sole discretion, consistent with the law.

At Danaher we bring together science, technology and operational capabilities to accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrows 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. Our global teams are pioneering whats next across Life Sciences, Diagnostics, Biotechnology and beyond. For more information, visit

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