Technician II, Fast Turn Pools (Weekday)
Danaher Corporation
Summary
The Technician II, Fast Turn Pools is responsible for performing the synthesis and formulation of synthetic DNA according to the customer's order. This generally includes synthesis, cleavage, deprotection, formulation, and final packaging of the products being made.
Job description
This position reports to the Supervisor, is part of the Fast Turn Pools Value Stream located in Coralville, IA and will be an on-site role. Schedule: Monday - Thursday, 6:00am-4:30pm.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
- Accurately use aids and work instructions to make decisions about proper production flow based on product type or services.
- Use a variety of lab equipment to process products including maintenance and troubleshooting activities.
- Perform lab cleaning and decontamination protocols in accordance with work instructions and Maintenance Connection software
The essential requirements of the job include:
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
- Some laboratories experience.
- Proficiency in a variety of PC software programs with strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office
Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirement
- Ability Exert 20-50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or 10-15 lbs. of force frequently
It would be a plus if you also possess:
- Associate or bachelor's degree, in related field, preferred
- 12 months of lab experience; Life Science work experience.
- Extensive computer skills which include knowledge of the Internet, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft
Requirements
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
- Some laboratory experience
- Proficiency in a variety of PC software programs with strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Ability to exert 20-50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or 10-15 lbs. of force frequently
- Associate or bachelor's degree in related field preferred
- 12 months of lab experience preferred
- Life Science work experience preferred
- Extensive computer skills including Internet, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office preferred
Benefits
- Health care program
- 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.