Technician II

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The Technician II (Purification) is responsible for purifying custom oligonucleotides according to the customer s order. This generally includes the sorting, purification, and QC sampling of the products being made.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
Synthesize custom oligonucleotides
Purify oligos using ion-exchange and reverse phase methods
Measure quality using optical density, mass spectrometry, and capillary electrophoresis

The essential requirements of the job include:
Adheres to safety regulations, lab SOPs, and contamination controls
Synthesizes custom oligonucleotides on various platforms
Performs the purification of oligos using various techniques
Uses automated and manual lab equipment including limited maintenance and troubleshooting activities
Quantifies and samples oligos for quality control tests
Assesses QC data accurately and assigns pass/fail dispositions for oligos
Ensures that product meets final purity guarantees through the custom purification process
Sorts oligos for the proper purification method using software
Troubleshoots oligo failures and makes thoughtful sorting and purification decisions
Follows and records process steps accurately
Demonstrates behavior consistent with the Integrated DNA Technologies Core Values
Performs other duties as assigned

Education:
Associate s (2 year) degree or comparable combination of education and experience required
Bachelor s (4 year) degree in a science related field (Biology, Chemistry, etc.) preferred

Experience:
Proficiency in a variety of PC software programs with strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office required

Other Job Qualifications
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
Strong attention to detail
Ability to communicate with peers and all levels of management
Ability to manage time and work independently
Ability to prioritize and organize workload to efficiently accomplish departmental goals
Uses aids and SOPs to make decisions about the proper production path per product
Ability to perform under stress when confronted with emergent, critical, unusual, or dangerous situations
Ability to perform a variety of duties, 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 regularly, including capping and labeling test tubes


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.