Job Title: Technician II (Purification) Location: Coralville, IA Duration: 6 Months Schedule: Wednesday to Friday, 7pm to 7:30am Job Summary: We are seeking a skilled Technician II (Purification) to join our team, responsible for purifying custom oligonucleotides according to customer specifications. Key Responsibilities:
- Adhere to safety regulations, lab SOPs, and contamination controls
- Perform oligonucleotide purification using various techniques
- Operate automated and manual lab equipment, including maintenance and troubleshooting
- Conduct quality control tests, quantify, and sample oligos
- Assess QC data, making pass/fail decisions
- Ensure product meets final purity guarantees
- Sort oligos for purification using software or manual methods
- Utilize custom software packages for task completion and final product creation
- Troubleshoot oligo failures, making informed sorting and purification decisions
Position-Specific Responsibilities:
- Follow custom instructions from Oligo Master Records or Manager-Approved Process Flows
- Perform hand coupling of modifications
- Maintain thorough records of specialized processes in oligo process history
- Organize and handle customer-owned materials and non-standard reagent formulations
- Handle expensive oligos and reagents
Requirements:
- Associate's degree (2 years) or equivalent combination of education and experience required
- Bachelor's degree (4 years) in a science-related field preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and various PC software programs
- Exert 20-50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or 10-15 lbs. of force frequently
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