Production Technician III, RNA Operations (Genomics Medicine)
Danaher Corporation
Summary
This position is part of the Genomics Medicines Team located in Coralville, Iowa and will be on-site.
Job description
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
- Comply with current good manufacturing practice (cGMP) requirement as prescribed by FDA Quality System Regulation (QSR) – including methods used in the implementation and control of manufacturing processes to produce oligonucleotides used in therapeutic applications and adhering to safety regulations, Lab SOPs, and contamination controls
- Perform the synthesis, cleavage, deprotection, purification, desalting, pooling, and formulation of oligos using various techniques, use automated and manual lab equipment including limited maintenance and troubleshooting activities, and submit oligo samples for quality control tests
- Accurately follow and record information in Manual Batch Records, perform transactions in SAP, assist in the organization and prioritizing of the workflow, and organize the workflow if management is not present
The essential requirements of the job include:
- Associate’s degree in relevant field OR high school diploma (or equivalent) and experience in relevant scientific manufacturing environment
- Ability to work Monday – Thursday - 10am – 9pm, with schedule adaptability to accommodate occasional after-hours production support.
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
- Bachelor’s degree in life sciences (biology, biochemistry, chemistry) or related field
- Previous experience in and knowledge of oligo manufacturing processes and products
Requirements
- Associate’s degree in relevant field OR high school diploma (or equivalent) and experience in relevant scientific manufacturing environment
- Ability to work Monday – Thursday - 10am – 9pm, with schedule adaptability to accommodate occasional after-hours production support.
- Bachelor’s degree in life sciences (biology, biochemistry, chemistry) or related field
- Previous experience in and knowledge of oligo manufacturing processes and products
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- 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.