Skilled Trade - Technician II (Synthesis)

Technician (Synthesis)Shift is Monday - Friday, hours are 6:30am - 3:00pm. Top three qualities: successful fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing background. This is more of a manufacturing/factory job than traditional science-based lab jobs. Aligns with IDT core values - mutually trusting, humble, collaborative, and looking to continuously improve. Preferably understands scientific principles (preferred but not required).The Technician (Synthesis) synthesizes custom oligonucleotides according to the customer's order. This generally includes synthesis, cleavage, deprotection, QC sampling, and packaging of the products being made.Job Specific Essential Functions:Synthesizes oligos on various synthesizer platformsCleaves and deprotects oligos utilizing appropriate methodsQuantifies and samples oligos for quality control testsAdheres to safety regulations, lab SOPs, and contamination controlsUses lab equipment including limited maintenance and troubleshooting activitiesUses custom software packages to complete tasks and create final productHandles expensive oligos and reagentsDemonstrates behavior consistent with the Integrated DNA Technologies Core ValuesPerforms other duties as assignedPosition Specific Essential Functions:Prepares oligos for final shipment to customer or for further processing in other departmentsUses aids and SOPs to make production path decisionsAdditional essential functions may differ by department/groupEducation:High School Diploma or GEDAssociate's (2 year) degree or Bachelor's (4 year) degree preferred. Science related field preferred.Experience:Proficiency in a variety of PC software programs with strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office required1+ years success in rapid-paced work environments preferred1+ years success in manufacturing environment preferredOther Job Qualifications:Ability to prioritize and organize workload to efficiently accomplish departmental goalsAbility to manage time and work independentlyAbility to communicate with peers and all levels of managementUses aids and SOPs to make decisions about the proper production path per productStrong attention to detailAbility to work in a team environment, remaining attentive to ideas, recognizing responsibilities, and actively participating with others to accomplish assignments and achieve desired goals.Ability to perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another without loss of efficiency or composure.Ability to maintain both a high standard of courtesy and cooperation in dealing with co-workers.Ability to accept responsibility for the direction, control or planning of an activity.Adaptability to situations requiring the precise attainment of set limits, tolerances or standards.Ability to perform repetitive work or to perform continuously the same work, according to set procedures sequence or pace.Physical Requirements: Exert up to 20-50lbs. of force occasionally and/or 10-15 lbs of force frequently.