Careers: Join the Leaders in Life Science
DNASTAR is a leading developer of software for molecular biologists. Established in 1984, our products are used by pharmaceutical, biotechnology, academic, and clinical researchers in more than 90 countries.
Open Positions:
Accounting Manager
We are looking for a qualified Accounting Manager to oversee all accounting, finance, insurance, tax and audit functions at DNASTAR, and at our sister company, Scarab Genomics. The two companies share an administrative staff and the accounting manager will supervise the accountant and other office staff in their accounting roles. The position reports to the Chief Financial Officer.
Responsibilities
- Manage daily, weekly and monthly accounting operations, including preparing or reviewing all necessary reconciliations.
- Prepare annual and more frequent budgets and forecasts.
- Develop and maintain systems for monitoring financial operations of the companies.
- Supervise the accountant and other individuals who perform accounting functions.
- Manage annual audits, tax compliance, and insurance renewals.
- Prepare grant budgets, submit grant applications, and manage grant compliance activities.
- Ensure strong controls are in place, including proper segregation of duties, in all financial and accounting activities.
- Oversee collection activities.
- Review contracts.
- Support others in the company as needed with specific financial analysis and reports.
Requirements
- BS or BBA in accounting or finance
- 3 years of experience in accounting, auditing, or tax
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong computer skills in Excel and accounting software
Preferred Qualifications
- CPA and/or MBA
- Supervisory experience
- Biotech industry experience
- Multi-currency accounting
- Grant accounting and administration experience
- Experience with QuickBooks
To apply, please send your resume and salary requirements to: DNASTAR, Inc. 3801 Regent St, Madison, WI 53705 or email to resume@dnastar.com. No calls please.
Although we are not currently hiring for the following positions, we encourage you to submit your resume if you have experience in the positions listed below:
Software Engineers
Responsible for analyzing users’ needs to design, develop, test, and maintain computer applications software or systems. They may also be project team leads, depending on experience and qualifications. Requirements include 5 years of applicable industry experience, strong communication skills and solid computer capabilities, including proficiency in Java and C++.
Sales Coordinators
Responsible for direct interaction with customers and leads to achieve individual, group, and corporate sales goals, maintaining the highest level of customer satisfaction, and supporting other team members. Requirements include a B.S. degree in molecular biology, or a related life science field, and the ability to prospect, develop leads, build new relationships and close new business, and excellent verbal and written communication skills. Some domestic and international travel is required.
Senior Scientists
Responsible for staying abreast of current scientific trends and helping DNASTAR design and develop products that are responsive to those trends. You will be expected to take a lead role in new product design and grant writing and provide outstanding product specifications in a variety of formats. You will also be expected to give periodic scientific presentations. Requirements include an advanced degree in Molecular Biology or related field (PhD preferred), 5 years of applicable industry experience, strong communication skills and solid computer capabilities.
Internships
Often available in the areas of Quality Assurance software testing, Software Development and Marketing. Positions are available year-round (full or part-time) or summer-only (full-time) Prospective QA and Marketing interns generally have life science backgrounds. Software Development interns are typically computer science students with an interest in molecular biology.
Benefits
DNASTAR offers competitive health, dental, disability and 401k benefits. All positions are located in Madison, Wisconsin, which has been ranked as:
- One of the “most livable cities in America” (Forbes, 2015)
- One of the “Top 10 Happiest cities in the world” (National Geographic, 2015)
- The “Greenest” city in America (National Geographic, 2018), with more parks per resident than any other city on earth.
- One of only five cities in America to be declared “Platinum Bike Friendly.”
Applications
To apply, please send your resume and salary requirements to: DNASTAR, Inc. 3801 Regent St, Madison, WI 53705 or email to resume@dnastar.com. No calls please.
DNASTAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer.