Twist Bioscience

Sales Development Representative - AMER

United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Entry Level & New Grad, Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Biotechnology, Genomics, Synthetic Biology, Life SciencesIndustries

About the Role

We are looking for a motivated and curious Sales Development Representative (SDR) to help fuel our growth. Your primary responsibility will be to identify new prospects and book qualified meetings for our Account Managers (AMs). You'll actively prospect into key accounts across pharma, biotech, and academia, and you'll also play a key role as part of our website chat team, engaging with visitors in real time to identify qualified leads.

This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for someone with a scientific background who’s eager to break into commercial biotech. Sales experience is helpful, but not required—we’ll provide full onboarding and training.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Outbound prospecting into net new accounts using email, phone, and LinkedIn.
  • Book discovery meetings with qualified contacts for the Account Management team.
  • Serve as a front-line representative on the Twist Bioscience website chat, engaging visitors, answering initial questions, and directing them to appropriate resources or booking meetings.
  • Research key contacts and decision-makers in target accounts, including PIs, lab managers, and procurement.
  • Use CRM (e.g., Salesforce.com) to log activity, track outreach, and ensure meeting booking KPIs are met.
  • Collaborate with Account Managers to align on strategy for named accounts and campaigns.

What You'll Bring to the Team

  • Bachelor’s degree in a life science discipline (e.g., Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Molecular Biology) or related field.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills—comfortable engaging with researchers and scientists.
  • Organized, proactive, and goal-oriented with strong attention to detail.
  • Tech-savvy, with the ability to learn and use CRM and chat platforms efficiently.
  • Comfortable multitasking between outreach and real-time engagement via chat.
  • Sales experience is a plus but not required—training will be provided.

Why Join Twist?

  • Be at the forefront of innovation in genomics and synthetic biology.
  • Build foundational skills in scientific sales and customer engagement.
  • Join a collaborative, mission-driven team with clear pathways for growth into Account Management or other commercial roles.
  • Competitive base salary, performance-based incentives, and comprehensive benefits.

Skills

Sales Development
Prospecting
CRM
Salesforce.com
Communication
Interpersonal Skills
Research
Lead Generation
Website Chat
Life Sciences
Biotech
Genomics
Synthetic Biology

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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