Scientific Technician II

Morrisville, North Carolina
February 27, 2026
Contract
Apply Now

Apply for this job

Upload CV (doc, docx, pdf)

Job Description

Job Specific Essential Functions:

  • Synthesizes oligos on various synthesizer platforms.
  • Cleaves and deprotects oligos utilizing appropriate methods.
  • Quantifies and samples oligos for quality control tests.
  • Attaches modifications utilizing various techniques.
  • Adheres to safety regulations, lab SOPs, and contamination controls.
  • Uses lab equipment including limited maintenance and troubleshooting activities.
  • Uses custom software packages to complete tasks and create final product.
  • Assesses QC data accurately and makes pass/fail decisions for oligos.
  • Handles expensive oligos and reagents.
  • Keeps thorough records of specialized processes in the oligo process history.
  • Follows documented custom instructions, when applicable.
  • Demonstrates behavior consistent with the IDT’s Core Values.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Position Specific Essential Functions:

  • Prepares oligos for final shipment to customer or for further processing in other departments.
  • Uses aids and SOPs to make production path decisions.
  • Additional essential functions may differ by department/group.

Education:

  • US High School diploma or GED.

Top 3 “Must‐Have” Skills or Qualities:

  • Teamwork oriented
  • Proactive communication
  • Adherence to SOP

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Proficiency with computer skills with the ability to accurately use SOPs and work instructions
  • Ability to prioritize and organize workload to efficiently accomplish departmental goals
  • Ability to manage time and works independently
  • Ability to communicate with peers and all levels of management
  • Uses aids and SOPs to make decisions about the proper production path per product
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Ability to work in a team environment, remaining attentive to ideas, recognizing responsibilities, and actively participating with others to accomplish assignments and achieve desired goals.
  • Situations, or situation in which working speed and sustained attention are make-or-break aspects of the job.
  • 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 20–50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or 10–15 lbs. of force frequently.
  • Constant (67%–100% of work day): Reaching; Standing; Walking; Lifting; Using Fingers/Grasping/Feeling; Hearing; Pushing/Pulling.
  • Frequent (33%–66% of work day): Sitting; Repetitive Motion; Bending; Climbing (stairs, stools, ramps, ladders).
  • Occasional (33% or less of work day): Talking; Visual Acuity.

Related Jobs