Technician II

Job Description

Job Summary:

• The Technician II (Purification) is responsible for purifying custom oligo nucleon Products according to customer orders.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Sorting products.
• Purifying products.
• QC sampling of products being manufactured.
• In This Role, You Will Have the Opportunity To.
• Synthesize custom oligo nucleon Products.
• Purify oligos using ion-exchange and reverse phase methods.
• Measure quality using optical density, mass spectrometry, and capillary electrophoresis.
• Adhere to safety regulations, laboratory SOPs, and contamination controls.
• Synthesize custom oligonucleoProducts on various platforms.
• Perform purification of oligos using various techniques.
• Use automated and manual laboratory equipment, including limited maintenance and troubleshooting activities.
• Quantify and sample oligos for quality control testing.
• Assess QC data accurately and assign pass/fail dispositions for oligos.
• Ensure products meet final purity guarantees through the custom purification process.
• Sort oligos for the appropriate purification method using software.
• Troubleshoot oligo failures and make thoughtful sorting and purification decisions.
• Follow and record process steps accurately.
• Demonstrate behavior consistent with the Integrated DNA Technologies Core Values
  Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education & Experience:

• Associate’s (2-year) degree or comparable combination of education and experience
  Preferred.
• Bachelor’s (4-year) degree in a science-related field (Biology, Chemistry, etc.)
• Proficiency in a variety of PC software programs.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Required Skills :

• Ability to work in a team environment while remaining attentive to ideas, recognizing responsibilities, and actively participating with others to achieve goals.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively with peers and all levels of management.
• Ability to manage time and work independently.
• Ability to prioritize and organize workload efficiently.
• Ability to use aids and SOPs to determine the proper production path per product.
• Ability to perform under stress in emergent, critical, unusual, or dangerous situations.
• Ability to perform a variety of duties without loss of efficiency or composure.
• Ability to maintain a high standard of courtesy and cooperation with co-workers.
• Ability to accept responsibility for the direction, control, or planning of activities.
• Adaptability to situations requiring precise attainment of set limits, tolerances, or standards.
• Ability to perform repetitive work regularly, including capping and labeling test tubes.

Preferred Experience:

• Manufacturing.
• Purification.
• Quality Control.