TNFRP Synthesis Technician II (Weekend Overnight)

Operations Support - O2

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The Technician II – Synthesis role is responsible for maintaining and completing standard work processes within the Plate and Column Synthesis lab including oligo production, crude material inventory management, and troubleshooting instrumentation.

This position reports to the TNFRP Weekend Midshift Supervisor and is part of the Standard Desalt Tubes and Formulated Research Products Value Stream located in Coralville and will be an on-site role.  

This position will be onsite Friday, Saturday, Sunday 7 pm to 7:30 am.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Operate synthesizers and utilize organic chemistries to daily produce high-quality oligos
• Utilize liquid handling robots and additional, customized laboratory machinery to drive high through put production. Process and transfer quality products for customer use.
• Organize and prioritize the workflow in the lab as directed by management.
• Troubleshoot issues by identifying and reporting problems that may arise throughout the process. Identify instrument problems to submit and follow up on work orders when necessary.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Associate’s (2 year) degree or comparable combination of education and experience required.
• Prior IDT synthesis experience

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• SAP software
• Microsoft applications such as Excel, Outlook, and Power Bi
• Liquid handling robot use and troubleshooting
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment

Physical Requirements: 

Exert 20-50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or 10-15 lbs. of force frequently  

Constant (67%-100% of work day) 

• Reaching: extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.  

• Using Fingers/Grasping/Feeling: writing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand or arm as in handling. Applying pressure to an object with the fingers or palm and perceiving attributes of objects such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touch.  

• Hearing: perceiving the nature of sounds at normal range; ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make fine discriminations in sound, such as when auscultating and percussing.  

• Repetitive Motion: substantial movements (motion) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.  

Frequently (34-66% of work day) 

• Standing: maintaining an upright position.  

• Walking: moving about on foot to accomplish tasks.  

• Lifting: raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to position.  

• Talking: expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken work- those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. 

Occasional (33% or less of work day) 

• Sitting: to assume a position in which the weight is largely supported by the buttocks, usually with the body vertical and the thighs horizontal. 

• Bending: bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist and/or bending leg; bending legs at knee to come to rest or kneel.  

• Pushing/Pulling: using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward/using upper extremities to exert force in order to drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion. 

• Climbing: stairs, stools, ramps, ladders.  

Visual Acuity: 

• Work requires close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.  

• Ability to read pertinent printed material and distinguish colors. 

• Ability to accurately read measurements on equipment. 

• Ability to prepare and read written documentation; use of computer. 

IDT, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.

This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.

For more information, visit www.danaher.com.

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We comply with federal and state disability laws and make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact: 1-202-419-7762 or applyassistance@danaher.com.

Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.

For more information, visit www.danaher.com.

Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law.

The U.S. EEO posters are available here.

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We comply with federal and state disability laws and make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact:1-202-419-7762 or applyassistance@danaher.com.