Lab Technician II

Job Title: Lab Technician II
Job Location: Coralville, IA
Job Duration: 6+ months (Possibilities of Extension)
 
Work Shift: Wednesday to Friday from 7 pm to 7:30 am
 
 Job Description Summary:
The Technician II (Purification) purifies custom oligonucleo Products according to the customer’s order. This generally includes the sorting, purification, and QC sampling of the products being made.
 
Responsibilities:

• Adheres to safety regulations, lab SOPs, and contamination controls
• Performs the purification of oligos using various techniques
• Uses automated and manual lab equipment including limited maintenance and troubleshooting activities
• Quantifies and samples oligos for quality control tests
• Assesses QC data accurately and makes pass/fail decisions for oligos
• Ensures that product meets final purity guarantees through the custom purification process
• Sorts oligos for the proper purification either by hand or using software
• Uses custom software packages to complete tasks and create final product
• Troubleshoots oligo failures and makes thoughtful sorting and purification decisions
• Demonstrates behaviour consistent with the Client's Core Values
• Performs other duties as assigned

 
Characteristics:

• Follows custom instructions outlined by Oligo Master Records or Manager Approved Process Flows
• Performs hand coupling of modifications
• Keeps thorough records of specialized processes in the oligo process history - Organizes and handles customer owned materials, as well as non-standard reagent formulations
• Handles expensive oligos and reagents

 
Qualifications/Requirements:

• Associate’s (2 year) degree or comparable combination of education and experience required.
• Bachelor’s (4 year) degree preferred. Science related field preferred.

• Proficiency in a variety of PC software programs with strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office required
• Physical Requirements: Exert 20-50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or 10-15 lbs. of force frequently