Buyer Organization: Integrated DNA Technologies Inc.

The Technician (Synthesis) synthesizes custom oligonucleotides according to the customer's order. This generally includes synthesis, cleavage, deprotection and QC sampling of the products being made.

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 Integrated DNA Technologies 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: 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 required.

Other Job Qualifications: Ability to prioritize and organize workload to efficiently accomplish departmental goals

Ability to manage time and work independently

Ability to communicate with peers and all levels of management

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

Ability to maintain a high standard of courtesy and cooperation in dealing with co-workers

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.

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