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Seeking a Lab Technician in the Coralville Area!!

Job Description

Translate order requirements into a process to formulate oligos to the customer’s specifications. Quantify and sample oligos for quality control. Assess QC data accurately and make pass/fail decisions for oligos. Complete replication of plate and/or tube orders. Complete backend checks on final product, as required. Maintain daily ship deadlines for all products. Use automated and manual lab equipment accurately, including limited maintenance and troubleshooting activities. Maximize automation for all processes. Use custom software packages to complete tasks and create final product. Work in a variety of PC software programs using strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, with an emphasis on Excel.

Responsibilities

• Translate order requirements into a process to formulate oligos to the customer’s specifications.

• Quantify and sample oligos for quality control.

• Assess QC data accurately and make pass/fail decisions for oligos.

• Complete replication of plate and/or tube orders.

• Complete backend checks on final product, as required.

• Maintain daily ship deadlines for all products.

• Use automated and manual lab equipment accurately, including limited maintenance and troubleshooting activities.

• Maximize automation for all processes.

• Use custom software packages to complete tasks and create final product.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in a variety of PC software programs with strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, with an emphasis on Excel.

• Ability to perform repetitive and manual work (pipetting, labeling) or to perform continuously the same work, according to set procedures, sequence, or pace.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Chemistry, or other life science preferred OR Associates Degree in Life Science.

• Knowledge in quality control, DNA extraction, DNA sequencing, biology, pipetting, formulations, adding buffers to PAGE oligos, liquid handlers, chemistry, microbiology, quality assurance, and PCR.

Work Environment

• Work in the PAGE Long Oligo Lab.

• Contract position for 6-9 months supporting a project.

• Monday - Thursday, 7:30pm-5:30am.

• Training shift may vary based on trainer's availability.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.