Formulation Technician II

Job Description:

Job Title: Formulation Technician II

Location: Coralville, IA 52241

Shift: 3rd Shift (Mon - Thurs)

Duration: 6 Months (Possible Extension

Summary:

The Technician II (Formulation) formulates custom oligonucleotides according to the customer's specifications. This generally includes quantification, final packaging, and QC sampling of the products being made.

Job Specific Essential Functions:

Uses automated and manual lab equipment accurately; including limited maintenance and troubleshooting activities.

Uses custom software packages to complete tasks and create final product.

Translates order requirements into a process to formulate oligos to the customer's specifications.

Quantifies and samples oligos for quality control tests.

Assesses QC data accurately and makes pass/fail decisions for oligos.

Maintains daily ship deadlines for all products.

Adheres to safety regulations, lab SOPs, and contamination controls.

Demonstrates behavior consistent with the Integrated DNA Technologies Core Values.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Education:

Associate's (2 year) degree or comparable combination of education and experience required.

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 (and an emphasis on Excel) required

Ability to fluctuate priorities throughout the workday required.

Ability to make decisions based on information not found in SOP's required.

Ability to balance project work with production duties required.

Other Job Qualifications:

Strong attention to detail

Uses aids and SOPs and departmental knowledge to make decisions about the proper production path per product

Ability to prioritize and organize workload to efficiently accomplish departmental goals

Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently

Ability to manage time and recognize responsibilities

Ability to communicate with peers and all levels of management

Ability to perform under stress when confronted with emergent, critical, unusual, or dangerous 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.