Chemical Technician I (Weekday Days)

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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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The Chemical Technician I is responsible for producing high-quality materials vital to oligonucleotide manufacturing, used at every IDT site worldwide.

This position reports to the Solid Support Manufacturing Supervisor and is part of the Solid Support Manufacturing department located in Coralville, Iowa and will be an on-site role.

Schedule: Weekdays, Monday through Thursday, 6am - 4:30pm.

The work schedule may be subject to change based on business need, with sufficient notice.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Produce high quality chemical products that are used in DNA/RNA synthesis in a timely manner according to production schedules
• Ensure products meet end-user specifications through in-process testing, as well as troubleshoot and correct non-conforming products
• Participate on the Hazardous Material Spill Response Team

The essential requirements of the job include

• High School Graduate, or GED required. Manufacturing experience is a plus but not required.
• Ability to meet all required IDT certifications for the role, such as HAZWOPER 24hr-Technician Certification (requiring Medically fit to participate in IDT’s Respirator Program), RCRA awareness certification
• The ability to medically clear and adhere to IDT’s Respiratory Program is a condition of employment and continued employment. Individuals in these functions will need to be tested, pass, and be fitted for respirator use as part of standard personal-protective equipment.

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:

• Ability to occasionally lift, move, or carry up to 50lbs.

IDT, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.

This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.

We offer a 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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