Production Technician III, RNA Operations (Genomics Medicine)
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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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This position is part of the Genomics Medicines Team located in Coralville, Iowa and will be on-site. At IDT, we are one global team. We celebrate our differences, engage in healthy debate, and are inclusive. Together, we accomplish great things!
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
- Comply with current good manufacturing practice (cGMP) requirement as prescribed by FDA Quality System Regulation (QSR) – including methods used in the implementation and control of manufacturing processes to produce oligonucleotides used in therapeutic applications and adhering to safety regulations, Lab SOPs, and contamination controls
- Perform the synthesis, cleavage, deprotection, purification, desalting, pooling, and formulation of oligos using various techniques, use automated and manual lab equipment including limited maintenance and troubleshooting activities, and submit oligo samples for quality control tests
- Accurately follow and record information in Manual Batch Records, perform transactions in SAP, assist in the organization and prioritizing of the workflow, and organize the workflow if management is not present
The essential requirements of the job include:
- Associate’s degree in relevant field OR high school diploma (or equivalent) and experience in relevant scientific manufacturing environment
- Ability to work Monday – Thursday - 10am – 9pm, with schedule adaptability to accommodate occasional after-hours production support.
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
- Bachelor’s degree in life sciences (biology, biochemistry, chemistry) or related field
- Previous experience in and knowledge of oligo manufacturing processes and products
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.
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