Synthesis Technician-II

Job Title: Synthesis Technician-II
Location: Coralville, IA, 52241
Duration: 9 Months+ with possible extension or conversion

Shift: Fri Sat and Sun 7am to 7pm
 
Job Description:
The Technician (Synthesis) synthesizes custom oligonucleoProducts according to the customer's 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 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 behaviour consistent with the Integrated DNA Technologies Core Values
•              Performs other duties as assigned
 
Position Specific Essential Functions:
•              Prepares oligos for final shipment to customer or for further processing in other departments
•              Uses aids and SOPs to make production path decisions
•              Additional essential functions may differ by department/group
 
Education:
•              GED or HS Diploma required. Nice to have a degree in a Science related field
 
Experience:
•              Proficiency in a variety of PC software programs with strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office required
 
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.
•              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.
 
Physical Requirements:
•              Exert up to 20-50lbs. of force occasionally and/or 10-15 lbs up to a minimal amount of force frequently

• Constant (67%-100% of workday) Reaching.
• Standing.
• Walking.
• Lifting.
• Using Fingers/Grasping/Feeling.
• Hearing.
• Pushing/Pulling Frequent (33%-66% of workday)
• Sitting.
• Repetitive Motion.
• Bending.
• Climbing: stairs, stools, ramps, ladders. Occasional (33% or less of workday)
• Talking.
• Visual Acuity

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