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:

System Administrator

The System Administrator for DNASTAR and Scarab will provide our companies with a reliable, secure, and efficient data network. The ideal candidate must have a strong background in desktop support, be able to deploy, configure, and maintain all active network equipment, and be able to work with outside vendors to ensure that external services are meeting our needs. This position reports to the Director of IT and acts as the backup to the Director of IT.

Responsibilities

• Fully supporting, configuring, maintaining, and upgrading our network and servers
• Installing and integrating new server hardware and software, and keeping it up to date
• Monitoring server/network performance
• Set up user accounts, permissions, and passwords
• Resolve problems reported by end-users
• Research and make recommendations on improvements to our servers, and network
• Set up workstations with computers and necessary peripheral devices (routers, printers etc.)
• Maintain computer hardware /network equipment to ensure functionality
• Install and configure appropriate software and functions according to specifications
• Provide orientation and guidance to users on how to operate new software and computer equipment
• Organize and schedule upgrades and maintenance without deterring others from completing their work
• Perform troubleshooting to diagnose and resolve problems (repair or replace parts, debugging etc.)

Requirements:

• Hands-on experience in networking, routing, and switching
• Excellent knowledge of best practices around management, control, and monitoring server infrastructure
• Excellent diagnostic and problem-solving skills
• Experience with Windows and Mac OS required
• Excellent communication skills
• Outstanding organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to manage and prioritize a wide variety of issues and requests
• Experience with firewalls, VPNs, troubleshooting, and problem resolution
• Strong knowledge in backup and recovery software and methodologies
• Experience with VMWare and XenServer
• Must be able to communicate with others effectively

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.