Chemical Technician I (Weekday Days)
Danaher Corporation
Summary
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.
Job description
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.
Requirements
- High School Graduate, or GED 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
- Ability to occasionally lift, move, or carry up to 50lbs
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Bonus/incentive pay
Company overview
Danaher Corporation is a leading global science and technology innovator headquartered in Washington, D.C., specializing in biotechnology, life sciences, and diagnostics. Founded in 1984 by brothers Steven and Mitchell Rales, the company has evolved from its origins as a manufacturing conglomerate into a premier healthcare technology organization with approximately 63,000 employees worldwide. Danaher operates through three core divisions: biotechnology (28% of revenues), which develops products for therapeutic development; life sciences (31% of revenues), focused on disease identification, new therapies, and drug testing/manufacturing; and diagnostics (41% of revenues), providing instruments, consumables, and software for disease diagnosis. The company's portfolio includes renowned brands such as Beckman Coulter, Cytiva, Pall Corporation, Cepheid, Leica Microsystems, and Abcam, serving pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology firms, healthcare providers, and research institutions globally. Danaher is distinguished by its Danaher Business System (DBS), a continuous improvement methodology that drives innovation and operational excellence. With 2024 revenues of $23.9 billion, the company ranks 180th on the Fortune 500 and plays a critical role in advancing scientific research, improving diagnostic capabilities, and accelerating the development of life-saving therapies.