Chemical Processing Technician II, Regulated Waste & Reagents

Job Description

Job Description

Ready to turn precision chemistry into real-world impact?

Join Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT), part of Danaher. The reagents you make fuel genomics breakthroughs. We move fast, improve constantly through the Danaher Business System, and value every unique perspective on our team.

Is this you?

• Comfortable owning end-to-end reagent production in an on-site environment
• Energized by data—scale readouts, BCMS scripts, and ERP dashboards
• Serious about safety, from regulated waste handling to spill response

Role snapshot

• Title: Chemical Processing Technician II, Regulated Waste & Reagents
• Team: Chemical Processing Reagents
• Reports to: Chemical Processing Supervisor
• Location: Coralville, Iowa (on-site)
• Schedule: Thursday – Sunday, 4:00pm – 3:00am (shift differential applies)

You will

• Operate within our ERP to monitor inventory, create/schedule work orders, transfer materials, and decrement usage
• Dispense and change production materials; follow established procedures for manufacturing, storage, and transport of chemicals
• Manage regulated waste per IDT processes; actively serve on the Hazardous Material Spill Response Team
• Gather and interpret data from scale readouts and BCMS scripts; troubleshoot quality and delivery issues

You bring

• Associate degree in a STEM field
• Ability to attain and maintain HAZWOPER 24hr–Technician Certification (requiring medically fit to participate in IDT’s Respirator Program), RCRA awareness certification, and Powered Industrial Truck Operator certification
• Medical clearance for, and adherence to, IDT’s Respiratory Program (testing, passing, and fitment for respirator use required as standard PPE)

Physical demands

• Very Heavy - Exert 100 lbs. of force occasionally and/or 50 lbs. of force frequently

Bonus points

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biochemistry, or related field
• Comfort making on-the-spot decisions for bulk chemical mixing and equipment troubleshooting without immediate supervisor input
• Skill with chemistry fundamentals and math, including unit conversions for in-process adjustments

Tools of the trade

• Hazardous Materials handling
• ERP & MRP Systems
• Inventory Management & Control

Why IDT + Danaher

Our culture rewards curiosity, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Discover how the Danaher Business System powers growth and innovation: Learn about DBS. Explore benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.