Bring more to life.

Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?

At Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT), one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact. 

You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.

Our team at Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT), is united by a commitment to collaboration and scientific excellence, building on a strong foundation of innovation, expertise, and reliability. Guided by our vision to help researchers rapidly move from the lab to life-changing advances, we work closely with global partners to accelerate progress and genomics breakthroughs across fields like cancer, infectious disease, rare genetic disorders, and more. At IDT, you’ll be part of a culture rooted in continuous learning and improvement—where your growth fuels our mission to accelerate the pace of genomics and helps shape a healthier, brighter future for all.

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The Technician II performs the standard tasks in the production process, within the assigned Value Stream and process step. This can include the synthesis, purification, quantification, QC sampling, formulation, quality assurance and/or final processing of products.

This position reports to an assigned Supervisor and is part of the Standard Desalt; Tubes No Form department located in Coralville, IA and all work is performed on-site.  

Shift: Sunday, Monday, Thursday and Friday, 9:00AM - 7:30PM.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

Synthesize oligos on various synthesizer platforms, cleave and deprotect oligos, quantify and sample oligos for quality control tests. Attach modifications utilizing various techniques.

Use custom software packages to complete tasks and create final product. Assess QC data accurately and makes pass/fail decisions for oligos. Keep thorough records of specialized processes in the oligo process history.

Prepare oligos for final shipment to customer or for further processing in other departments. Perform decontamination programs on liquid handling instruments.

The essential requirements of the job include:

Associate degree in a science related field or at least 18 months of lab experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

Proficiency with computer skills and the ability to accurately use job aids in the safety minded production of oligonucleotides.

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

Bachelor's degree and life sciences experience, preferred.

Life sciences experience, preferred.

Ability to perform and transition through a variety of tasks with concurrent deadlines daily with urgency and efficiency while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail. 

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. 

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