Job Description

Location: Coralville, IA

Shift: Weekend Overnight - Friday/Saturday/Sunday - 7:00pm - 8:00am

Purpose statement:

The Technician II (Synthesis - PLS) synthesizes custom oligonucleotides according to the customers order. This generally includes synthesis, cleavage, deprotection, and QC sampling of the products being made.

Job Specific Essential Functions:

* Synthesizes oligos on various synthesizer platforms

* Cleaves and deprotects oligos utilizing appropriate methods

* Quantifies and samples oligos for quality control tests

* Attaches modifications utilizing various techniques

* Adheres to safety regulations, lab SOPs, and contamination controls

* Uses lab equipment including limited maintenance and troubleshooting activities

* Uses custom software packages to complete tasks and create the final product

* Assesses QC data accurately and makes pass/fail decisions for oligos

* Handles expensive oligos and reagents

* Keeps thorough records of specialized processes in the oligo process history

* Follows documented custom instructions, when applicable

* Demonstrates behavior consistent with the Integrated DNA Technologies Core Values

* Performs other duties as assigned

Position Specific Essential Functions:

* Organizes and handles customer-owned materials as well as non-standard reagent formulations

* Prepares oligos for final shipment to the customer or for further processing in other departments

* Uses aids and SOPs to make decisions about the proper production path per product

Education:

* Associates degree in a science-related field plus 2 years of applicable lab experience required

* Bachelors degree in a science-related field preferred

Experience:

* Proficiency in a variety of PC software programs with a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office required

Required Skills:

* Ability to quickly assess and prioritize work based on multiple variables

Other Job Qualifications

* Ability to prioritize and organize workload to efficiently accomplish departmental goals

* Ability to manage time and works independently

* Ability to communicate with peers and all levels of management

* Uses aids and SOPs to make decisions about the proper production path per product

* Strong attention to detail

* Ability to work in a team environment, remaining attentive to ideas, recognizing responsibilities, and actively participating with others to accomplish assignments and achieve desired goals.

* Ability to perform under stress when confronted with emergent, critical, unusual, or dangerous situations, or situation in which working speed and sustained attention are make-or-break aspects of the job.

* Ability to perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another without loss of efficiency or composure.

* Ability to maintain both a high standard of courtesy and cooperation in dealing with co-workers.

* Ability to accept responsibility for the direction, control or planning of an activity.

* Adaptability to situations requiring the precise attainment of set limits, tolerances or standards.

* Ability to perform repetitive work or to perform continuously the same work, according to set procedures sequence or pace.

What Do We Offer?

* Shift Differentials, for non-traditional shifts

* Generous Paid Time Off Accruals

* 16 Hours PAID Volunteer Time Off

* 10 Paid Holidays

* Up to eight (8) weeks of 100% paid parental leave to eligible U.S. associates

* 401(k) with Company Match

* Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Options

* An Eclectic Culture

Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT) conducts drug screens and background checks on applicants who accept employment offers.

Are you ready to join an innovative, fast-paced, new team? Apply Now!

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