Technical Support Scientist
$96.7k - $100k/yr
Mid
Master's
Rockville, MD, USA
In Person
Biology & BiotechTranslational Research & Bench Biology
About the job
Requirements
- A Master's degree or foreign equivalent in Biotechnology or a related field is required.
- Demonstrated skills with molecular techniques, including cDNA cloning, DNA transfection, and PCR.
- Hands-on experience in antibody-based research applications, including Western, Immunofluorescence (IF)/Immunocytochemistry (ICC), and Flow.
- Published scientific research involving microbial testing, assay development, and bioproduct stability studies is required.
Responsibilities
- Provide up-to-date technical and scientific support for complex biotechnology products.
- Respond to product inquiries and requests.
- Contribute to the development and launch of new biotechnology solutions.
About the company
OriGene Technologies provides gene-based research tools and reagents for academic, pharmaceutical, and biotech researchers. It sells cDNA clones, antibodies, proteins, RNAi, and lentiviral particles directly to research institutions worldwide. It differentiates itself with a very large inventory and a distributed manufacturing network that enables rapid access to a broad set of gene-based tools. Its goal is to help researchers advance gene-based science by providing reliable reagents and educational resources.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Late Stage VC
Total Funding
$69.4M
Headquarters
Rockville, Maryland
Founded
1996
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- OriGene launched EV Isolation Reagent and CD9 Exosome ELISA on March 23, 2026.
- Its August 2026 site highlights broad Simple Western antibody coverage in EV, AAV, oncology.
- The November 2025 ProteanFect distributorship adds transfection exposure beyond catalog reagents.
What critics are saying
- August 31, 2026 image-integrity review exposed 2,236 flagged validation images, hurting trust.
- Nature’s August 25, 2026 report linked OriGene to widespread antibody-image manipulation scrutiny.
- If validation credibility erodes, academic buyers switch to Abcam, Thermo Fisher, and Bio-Techne.
What makes OriGene Technologies unique
- OriGene’s September 2026 catalog lists 1,138,382 products across clones, antibodies, proteins.
- Its June 2025 capability page claims 586K full-length human cDNA clones.
- KO validation and Simple Western-optimized antibodies anchor its validation-heavy selling proposition.
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Benefits
- Mentorship Program
- Professional Development Budget
- Conference Attendance Budget
- Training Programs
- Professional Certification Support
- Performance Bonus