Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT), the world leader in oligonucleotide synthesis, has been named one of the top 10 ‘Best Places to Work in Industry', in a poll of research staff conducted by a leading magazine. Published in the May issue of ‘The Scientist', the poll put IDT 6^th in the small company category, exceeding its 2009 placement of 8^th. 

Dr. Joseph A. Walder, IDT's founder and CEO commented, "We are pleased to be named for a second year as a leading place to work, especially since this also reflects the quality and expertise of our staff. IDT has always focused on providing the very best products for its customers and one way we accomplish this is to provide a great place for people to work and be at the forefront of research into new technologies."  

Respondents were asked to assess their working environment according to 45 criteria in 8 different categories, including job satisfaction, benefits, training, and integrity. Edyta Zielinska, Associate Editor of The Scientist, oversees the Best Places to Work survey and stated, "The Scientist is delighted to publish the results of its 8^th ‘Best places to Work in Industry' survey. This year's winners include innovative companies that value scientific creativity and encourage employees to give back to their community." 

For more information on IDT's full product range, please visit www.idtdna.com.  

About IDT

Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT) is the largest supplier of custom nucleic acids in the United States, serving academic, government, and commercial researchers in biotechnology, clinical diagnostics, and pharmaceutical development. IDT's primary business is the manufacture of custom, synthetic DNA and RNA oligonucleotides. Today, IDT synthesizes and ships an average of 36,000 custom oligos per day to more than 86,000 customers worldwide. IDT manufacturing locations include facilities in Coralville, Iowa; San Diego, Calif.; and Leuven, Belgium. For more information, visit www.idtdna.com.