Twist Bioscience

Field Application Scientist, NGS - NY/NJ/MidWest

United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Biotechnology, Genomics, Life SciencesIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should possess an extensive NGS experience including associated products and applications, such as Illumina Next-Generation Sequencing instrument set-up and execution, DNA and RNA library construction from various sources (blood, tissue, FFPE, cf/ctDNA), Whole Genome, Whole Exome, Transcriptome, and Custom Targeted Enrichment, and familiarity with probe design pipelines. Applicants should have a BA/BS (3-5 years NGS experience), MS (3+ years NGS experience) or PhD (1+ years NGS experience) in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Genetics, or a related field, and strong knowledge of the NGS market and vendors.

Responsibilities

The Field Application Scientist will provide expert understanding and strong technical competency in discussing Twist’s NGS targeted enrichment capabilities and product offerings with customers, provide NGS targeted enrichment application support for pre- and post sales activities, local and regional travel working in the field with Sales staff, attending meetings with key customers, provide training, and participate in trade shows. They will identify, nurture, and manage collaborations to network and provide leads for the sales team, support sales team in technical discussions, presentations, and meetings with customers, provide high-level technical support to the customer including probe design discussions/assistance, pre- and post-capture library generation/troubleshooting, post-sequencing data analysis/interpretation, and general experimental design and project management assistance. The position will also involve liaising between customers, Sales, Product Management, and other internal teams including Research & Development, Business Development, Bioinformatics and Technical Support, networking with customers to provide Voice-of-Customer (VOC) feedback to Product Marketing and Product Management on customer requirements, and keeping informed of competitive market intelligence at industry seminars, trade shows, and conferences and providing reports on trends to Sales and Product Management.

Skills

Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS)
Targeted enrichment
Application support
Probe design
Library generation
Data analysis
Experimental design
Customer liaison
Technical support
Market development
Trade show participation
Collaboration management

Twist Bioscience

Produces synthetic DNA for biotechnology applications

About Twist Bioscience

Twist Bioscience specializes in creating synthetic DNA for applications in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and research. Their proprietary platform allows for the quick and accurate production of DNA sequences, providing clients with products like genes, oligo pools, and variant libraries. The company stands out by offering high-quality DNA at competitive prices, making them a valuable partner for academic institutions and pharmaceutical companies. Twist Bioscience aims to support advancements in personalized medicine and biotechnology through their innovative DNA synthesis solutions.

South San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2013Year Founded
$236.5MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan

Risks

Increased competition from Ginkgo Bioworks may impact Twist's market share.
Dependency on AI technologies could pose integration and operational challenges.
New CIO appointment may lead to transitional challenges in IT strategy and operations.

Differentiation

Twist Bioscience uses a unique silicon-based DNA synthesis platform for precision and scale.
They offer high-quality DNA sequences at competitive prices, attracting diverse clients.
Their proprietary platform provides instant feedback on DNA sequence synthesis feasibility.

Upsides

Growing demand for synthetic DNA in personalized medicine boosts Twist's market potential.
Collaboration with Absci leverages AI to accelerate antibody discovery and drug development.
Synthetic biology market projected to grow at 28.8% CAGR, benefiting Twist's growth.

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