SynBio Field Application Scientist – Americas (U.S.A. Remote with 50% Required Travel)

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 Commercial Team and will be located in the United States of America and will be fully remote. 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:

• Provide technical field support for IDT’s Gene Writing portfolio that consists of custom gene synthesis products (Genes (in vectors), eBlocks, gBlocks, dsDNA/ssDNA fragments) and functional genomics.
• Collaborate with local Sales team to identify, convert and support potential customers by delivering pre-sales consultative meetings and presentations to achieve financial objectives.
• Represent IDT’s gene writing products to clients at large, including presentations of established technologies at industry trade shows, traveling alongside sellers and attending strategic meetings.
• Work closely with Marketing and Sales to ensure the value of the gene writing product portfolio is communicated clearly and effectively to customers and channel partners.
• Collaborate with Product Management, Applications Support, and Customer Care to identify key customer requirements for future product development efforts.

The successful candidate will possess the following:

• Knowledge of synthetic biology applications using genes (Antibody Discovery, Protein Engineering, High Throughput Screening, Construct Assembly, Pathway Design).
• Strong public speaking and presentation experience

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Bachelor’s Degree (in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Biology, Bioinformatics, or related discipline); Master’s or PhD preferred. 
• Three years of wet lab hands-on experience required in synthetic biology applications including experimental design, optimization, and troubleshooting.
• Three years of demonstrated experience in molecular biology techniques including cloning (Gibson & Golden Gate, or other method) and/or protein science.

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

• Using a CRM (like Salesforce) and knowledge of Power BI
• Synthetic biology sales

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

The salary range OR the hourly range for this role is $100,000 – $120,000. 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 Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

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At Danaher we bring together science, technology and operational capabilities to 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. Our global teams are pioneering what’s next across Life Sciences, Diagnostics, Biotechnology and beyond. For more information, visit www.danaher.com.

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