Technician II

Technician II (Formulation)

100% onsite at 1710 Commercial Park Coralville, Iowa Shift: Weekend Overnights: F, Sa, Su 7pm-7:30am

Top 3 "must-have" skills or qualities in a candidate: Initiative/self motivated, attention to detail, adaptability and continuous learning

The Technician II (Formulation) formulates custom oligonucleotides 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 behavior 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 fulfill 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