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TNFRP Synthesis Technician II (Weekend Overnights)

Danaher


Job Location:

Coralville, IA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 21 August 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 18 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Operations Support - O2

Bring more to life.

Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences diagnostics and biotechnology

At Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT) one of Danahers 15 operating companies our work saves livesand were all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.

Youll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danahers system of continuous improvement you help turn ideas into impact innovating at the speed of life.

Our team at Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT) is united by a commitment to collaboration and scientific excellence building on a strong foundation of innovation expertise and reliability. Guided by our vision to help researchers rapidly move from the lab to life-changing advances we work closely with global partners to accelerate progress and genomics breakthroughs across fields like cancer infectious disease rare genetic disorders and more. At IDT youll be part of a culture rooted in continuous learning and improvementwhere your growth fuels our mission to accelerate the pace of genomics and helps shape a healthier brighter future for all.

Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.

The Technician II Synthesis role is responsible for maintaining and completing standard work processes within the Plate and Column Synthesis lab including oligo production crude material inventory management and troubleshooting instrumentation.

This position reports to the TNFRP Weekend Midshift Supervisor and is part of the Standard Desalt and Formulated Research Products Value Stream located in Coralville and will be an on-site role.

This position will be onsite Friday Saturday Sunday 7 pm to 7:30 am.

In this role you will have the opportunity to:

  • Operate synthesizers and utilize organic chemistries to daily produce high-quality oligos

  • Utilize liquid handling robots and additional customized laboratory machinery to drive high through put production. Process and transfer quality products for customer use.

  • Organize and prioritize the workflow in the lab as directed by management.

  • Troubleshoot issues by identifying and reporting problems that may arise throughout the process. Identify instrument problems to submit and follow up on work orders when necessary.

The essential requirements of the job include:

  • Associates (2 year) degree or comparable combination of education and experience required.

  • Prior IDT synthesis experience

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

  • SAP software

  • Microsoft applications such as Excel Outlook and Power Bi

  • Liquid handling robot use and troubleshooting

  • Experience working in a fast-paced environment

Physical Requirements:

Exert 20-50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or 10-15 lbs. of forcefrequently

Constant (67%-100% ofwork day)

  • Reaching: extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.

  • Using Fingers/Grasping/Feeling: writing or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand or arm as in to an object with the fingers or palm and perceiving attributes of objects such as size shapetemperatureor texture by touch.

  • Hearing: perceiving the nature of sounds at normal range; ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and to make finediscriminationsin sound such as when auscultating and percussing.

  • Repetitive Motion: substantial movements (motion) of the wrists hands and/or fingers.

Frequently (34-66% ofwork day)

  • Standing:maintainingan upright position.

  • Walking:movingabout on foot toaccomplishtasks.

  • Lifting: raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to position.

  • Talking: expressing or exchanging ideasby means ofthe spoken work- those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately loudly or quickly.

Occasional (33% or less ofwork day)

  • Sitting: to assume a position in which the weight islargely supportedby the buttocks usually with the body vertical and the thighs horizontal.

  • Bending: bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist and/or bending leg; bending legs at knee to come to rest or kneel.

  • Pushing/Pulling:usingupper extremities to press against something with steady forcein order tothrust forwarddownwardor outward/using upper extremities to exert forcein order todrag haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.

  • Climbing: stairs stools ramps ladders.

Visual Acuity:

  • Work requires close vision distance vision peripheral vision depthperceptionand ability to adjust focus.

  • Ability to read pertinent printed material and distinguish colors.

  • Ability to accurately read measurements on equipment.

  • Ability to prepare and read written documentation; use ofcomputer.

IDT a Danaher operating company offers a broad array of comprehensive competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether its a health care program or paid time off our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.

This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus commission benefits or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Companys sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Companys sole discretion consistent with the law.

Join our winning team today. Together well accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrows science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.

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Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race color national origin religion sex age marital status disability veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or other characteristics protected by law.

The U.S. EEO posters are available here.

We comply with federal and state disability laws and make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment please contact: 1- or .

Join our winning team today. Together well accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrows science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.


For more information visit .


Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race color national origin religion sex age marital status disability veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or other characteristics protected by law.


The U.S. EEO posters are available here.


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We comply with federal and state disability laws and make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment please contact:1- or .


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