Technician I - Chemical Processing and Materials Quality Control (Weekday Overnight)

Radiometer; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

IDT, a Danaher operating company, seeks a Technician I - Chemical Processing and Materials Quality Control (Weekday Overnight) to formulate reagents, deliver to production, and ensure quality using analytical equipment. This on-site role is based in San Diego and reports to the Manager of Chemistry and Materials Quality Control.

Responsibilities include handling hazardous materials, adhering to SOPs, and performing QC on raw materials and formulations with safety compliance.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED with 18+ months of lab experience OR Associates of Arts/Science degree with 1+ year lab experience.
• Knowledge of safe chemical handling procedures and protocols.
• Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements: ability to lift, move or carry equipment up to 50lbs.
• Ability to wear a full-face air purifying respirator.

Responsibilities

• Follow current standard operating procedures for formulation, storage, and transportation of all mixtures and reagents required for production.
• Change waste containers and dispose of hazardous materials in compliance with Federal and DOT regulations.
• Use a variety of analytical and sample handling equipment to perform quality control on raw materials, mixtures, and formulations.

Skills

Lab experience

Safe chemical handling

Education

High School diploma or GED with lab experience

Associates degree with lab experience

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

About the Role and Company

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. Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.

Job Summary

The Technician I - Chemical Processing and Materials Quality Control (Weekday Overnight) is responsible for formulating and delivering reagents to internal production departments, using analytical equipment to ensure reagent quality, and safely handling hazardous materials. This position reports to the Manager of Chemistry and Materials Quality Control and is part of the Chemical Processing Team located in San Diego and will be an on-site role.

Key Responsibilities

• Follow current standard operating procedures for formulation, storage, and transportation of all mixtures and reagents required for production.
• Change waste containers and dispose of hazardous materials in compliance with Federal and DOT regulations.
• Use a variety of analytical and sample handling equipment to perform quality control on raw materials, mixtures, and formulations.

Key Requirements

• High School diploma or GED with 18+ months of lab experience OR Associates of Arts/Science degree with 1+ year lab experience
• Knowledge of safe chemical handling procedures and protocols
• Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements: Ability to lift, move or carry equipment up to 50lbs
• Ability to wear a full-face air purifying respirator

Preferred Experience

• Hazwoper 24 hr -Technician Certification
• ERP systems experience

Location and Schedule

Location: San Diego

Schedule: Weekday Overnight (on-site role)

Compensation and Benefits

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.

The hourly range for this role is $23.08 - 30.53. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future. This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.

We offer 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. The U.S. EEO posters are available here.

Legal & Compliance

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