Technician II (Formulations)

CLIENT: Integrated DNA Technologies Inc.

Purpose statement:
The Technician II (Formulation) formulates custom oligonucleotides according to the customer's specifications. This generally includes quantification, final packaging, and QC sampling of the products being made.

Job Specific Essential Functions:

1. Uses automated and manual lab equipment accurately; including limited maintenance and troubleshooting activities.
2. Uses custom software packages to complete tasks and create final product.
3. Utilizes stoichiometry to convert measurement units and creates custom solutions.
4. Translates order requirements into a process to formulate oligos to the customer's specifications.
5. Quantifies and samples oligos for quality control tests.
6. Assesses QC data accurately and makes pass/fail decisions for oligos.
7. Maintains daily ship deadlines for all products.
8. Maximizes automation for all processes.
9. Incorporates new products and processes continuously.
10. Adheres to safety regulations, lab SOPs, and contamination controls.
11. Demonstrates behavior consistent with the Integrated DNA Technologies Core Values.
12. Performs other duties as assigned.

Position Specific Essential Functions:
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 (and an emphasis on Excel) required.

Required Skills:

1. Ability to fluctuate priorities throughout the workday required.
2. Ability to make decisions based on information not found in SOP's required.
3. Ability to balance project work with production duties required.

Other Job Qualifications:

1. Strong attention to detail.
2. Uses aids and SOPs and departmental knowledge to make decisions about the proper production path per product.
3. Ability to prioritize and organize workload to efficiently accomplish departmental goals.
4. Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently.
5. Ability to manage time and recognize responsibilities.
6. Ability to communicate with peers and all levels of management.
7. Ability to perform under stress when confronted with emergent, critical, unusual, or dangerous situations.
8. Ability to perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another without loss of efficiency or composure.
9. Ability to maintain both a high standard of courtesy and cooperation in dealing with co-workers.
10. Ability to accept responsibility for the direction, control or planning of an activity.
11. Adaptability to situations requiring the precise attainment of set limits, tolerances or standards.
12. 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.