Formulations Technician

Job Title: Formulations Technician
Job Location: Coralville, IA 52241
Job Duration: 9 Months+
 
Job Description:
Top skills:
Communication and collaboration, technology fluency-basic function in internal/external software platforms, attention to detail as the role is in final formulation of product.
 
The Technician II (Formulation - CPF) formulates custom oligonucleotide Products according to the customer’s specifications. This generally includes quantification, final packaging, and QC sampling of the products being made.
 
Job Specific Essential Functions:

• Uses automated and manual lab equipment accurately, including limited maintenance and troubleshooting activities
• Uses custom software packages to complete tasks and create final product
• Utilizes stoichiometry to convert measurement units and creates custom solutions
• Translates order requirements into a process to formulate oligos to the customer’s specifications
• Quantifies and samples oligos for quality control tests
• Assesses QC data accurately and makes pass/fail decisions for oligos
• Maintains daily ship deadlines for all products
• Maximizes automation for all processes
• Incorporates new products and processes continuously
• Adheres to safety regulations, lab SOPs, and contamination controls
• Demonstrates behaviour consistent with the Integrated DNA Technologies Core Values
• Performs other duties as assigned

 
Position Specific Essential Functions:

• Completes replication of plate and/or tube orders
• Utilizes ERP system to order lab supplies and fulfil work orders, as needed
• Assists with writing and double-checking scripts and mapping for liquid handlers
• Assists with creating and following custom flows for special processing orders
• Completes backend checks on final product, as required