]Technician II

Lancesoft; Coralville (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

LanceSoft is seeking a Technician II for our fast-paced biotech lab in Coralville, IA. The role emphasizes accuracy, adherence to SOPs, and participation in production workflows with tight deadlines to meet customer demands. You will synthesize oligos, perform cleaving/deprotection, QC sampling, and document processes.

This position requires a US high school diploma or GED and solid computer skills. Candidates should be detail-oriented, able to work in a team, and adapt to rotating tasks across

Qualifications

• US high school diploma or GED required.
• Proficiency with computer skills and ability to follow SOPs/work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Synthesize 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.
• Keeps thorough records of specialized processes in the oligo process history.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Follow SOPs

Communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Enter Job Description... Attention to detail. We work in a fast paced environment that ultimately don t have a back end QC check so we need to ensure accuracy from the get go. Flexibility in task work flow. We have several different process that we do. We try to rotate through them, but at times people can stay in one part of the lab for several days or weeks dependent on where we are with training and order volume Manufacturing mindset. We are a biotechnology based company but have tight deadlines to meet to hit our customer demands, so having someone that is ok with production work will be a must. This position of Technician II is part of the Standard Desalt Value Stream l

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

The essential requirements for this job include:

• US High School diploma or GED
• Proficiency with computer skills with the ability to accurately use SOPs and work instructions

Other Job Qualifications

• 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 20-50lbs. Of force occasionally and/or 10-15 lbs up to a minimal amount 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

EEO Employer LanceSoft is a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. LanceSoft makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.