Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT) is the leading manufacturer of custom oligonucleotides and proprietary technologies for genomics applications. Our work is complex and cutting-edge, and our team members are curious, creative thinkers who understand that good data drives smart decisions. At IDT, we realize that although science may be uniform, people are unique. We promote a culture where engaged people are motivated and have opportunities to achieve their full potential, as part of one global team.
IDT is one of 10 Life Sciences companies of Danaher. Together, we accelerate the discovery, development and delivery of solutions that safeguard and improve human health.
This position is part of the Production department located in Coralville, IA and will be on-site. At IDT, we are one global team. We celebrate our differences, engage in healthy debate, and are inclusive. Together, we accomplish great things.
Shift: Sunday – Thursday 3:00PM – Midnight
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
Set up and operate automatic, semiautomatic, or manual machines and related equipment in a continuous production/processing operation to formulate custom oligonucleotides according to the customer’s specification.
Closely follow SOPs and other written and verbal specifications in the manufacturing process.
Be involved in quantification, final packaging, and QC sampling of the products being made.
Translate order requirements into a process to formulate oligos to the customer’s specifications.
Quantify and sample oligos for quality control. Assess QC data accurately and makes pass/fail decisions for oligos.
Completing replication of plate and/or tube orders.
Completing backend checks on final product, as required maintaining daily ship deadlines for all products.
The essential requirements of the job include:
Associate’s (2 year) degree or comparable combination of education and experience required. Bachelor’s (4 year) degree preferred. Science related field preferred.
Ability to perform repetitive and manual work (pipetting, labeling) or to perform continuously the same work, according to set procedures sequence or pace.
Proficiency in a variety of PC software programs with strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (and an emphasis on Excel) required.
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
Performing 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.
Performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another without loss of efficiency or composure.
Accepting responsibility for the direction, control or planning of an activity.
When you join us, you’ll also be joining Danaher’s global organization, where 80,000 people wake up every day determined to help our customers win. As an associate, you’ll try new things, work hard, and advance your skills with guidance from dedicated leaders, all with the support of powerful Danaher Business System (https://www.danaher.com/how-we-work/danaher-business-system) tools and the stability of a tested organization.
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