JOB SUMMARY

The Technician II plays a vital role in the Standard Desalt Value Stream. The position involves synthesizing, cleaving, deprotecting, quantifying, and modifying oligos, while adhering to safety regulations and lab SOPs. The technician will utilize lab equipment, custom software, and documented instructions to complete tasks, assess QC data, and prepare oligos for shipment or further processing, all while maintaining thorough records and demonstrating behavior consistent with core values. This position requires teamwork, proactive communication, and adherence to SOPs.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.
• Demonstrates behavior consistent with core values.
• Prepares oligos for final shipment to customer or for further processing in other departments.
• Uses aids and SOPs to make production path decisions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• US High School diploma or GED.
• Proficiency with computer skills with the ability to accurately use SOPs and work instructions.
• 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.
• 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.
• Ability to exert up to 20-50lbs. of force occasionally and/or 10-15 lbs up to a minimal amount of force frequently.
• Ability to perform Constant (67%-100% of work day) Reaching;Standing;Walking;Lifting;Using Fingers/Grasping/Feeling; Hearing;Pushing/Pulling activities
• Ability to perform Frequent (33%-66% of work day) Sitting;Repetitive Motion; Bending;Climbing: stairs, stools, ramps, ladders activities
• Ability to perform Occasional (33% or less of work day)Talking; Visual Acuity activities