Contract: Technician II (Synthesis) / US

Technician II (Synthesis) - 934751

Shifts: 3 Day (Fri/Sat/Sun) Weekend Days - 4 Day (Mon-Thurs) Overnight - 4 Day (Mon-Thurs) Days

The Technician (Synthesis) synthesizes custom oligonucleotides according to the customer's order. This generally includes synthesis, cleavage, deprotection and QC sampling of the products being made.

Job Specific Essential Functions:

• Synthesizes oligos on various synthesizer platforms
• Cleaves and deprotects oligos utilizing appropriate methods
• Quantifies and samples oligos for quality control tests
• Attaches modifications utilizing various techniques
• Adheres to safety regulations, lab SOPs, and contamination controls
• Uses lab equipment including limited maintenance and troubleshooting activities
• Uses custom software packages to complete tasks and create final product
• Assesses QC data accurately and makes pass/fail decisions for oligos
• Handles expensive oligos and reagents
• Keeps thorough records of specialized processes in the oligo process history
• Follows documented custom instructions, when applicable
• Performs other duties as assigned

Position Specific Essential Functions:

• Prepares oligos for final shipment to customer or for further processing in other departments
• Uses aids and SOPs to make production path decisions
• 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 required

Other Job Qualifications:

• Ability to prioritize and organize workload to efficiently accomplish departmental goals
• Ability to manage time and works independently
• Ability to communicate with peers and all levels of management
• Uses aids and SOPs to make decisions about the proper production path per product
• Strong attention to detail
• 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.
• situations, or situation in which working speed and sustained attention are make-or-break aspects of the job.
• Ability to perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another 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 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