Automation Specialist, Custom Solutions Manufacturing
Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT)

Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT) is the leading manufacturer of custom oligonucleotides and proprietary technologies for genomics applications. Our work is complex and cutting-edge, and our team members are curious, creative thinkers who understand that good data drives smart decisions. At IDT, we realize that although science may be uniform, people are unique. We promote a culture where engaged people are motivated and have opportunities to achieve their full potential, as part of one global team.

IDT is one of 10 Life Sciences companies of Danaher. Together, we accelerate the discovery, development and delivery of solutions that safeguard and improve human health.

This Automation Specialist is part of Custom Solutions Manufacturing in Synthetic Biology value stream located in Coralville, IA and will work on-site. At IDT, we are one global team. We celebrate our differences, engage in healthy debate, and are inclusive. Together, we accomplish great things.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Design and implement customized automation solutions within Synthetic Biology manufacturing systems in support of customer projects. Optimize liquid handling performance of instrumentation.

• Develop application specific protocols for liquid handlers and other instrumentation.

• Perform troubleshooting and other sustaining activities to keep automated solutions operating optimally.

• Provide training for end users and support staff. Support process transfer of developed procedures to cross-functional teams when required.

• Develop internal performance indicators for automation and create preventative maintenance protocols.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Bachelor's degree in science, engineering or related field required or equivalent combination of education and experience required.

• Experience in instrument integration or automation.

• Experience in a lab using liquid handlers and other automated lab equipment.

• Experience using Microsoft Office programs, especially adept in Excel.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.

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

• Background knowledge of molecular biology techniques including molecular cloning and NGS.

• Programming experience of Echo, Janus, Biomek, and/or other liquid handling platforms.

• Programming experience in an object-oriented and/or scripting language.

• Data analysis or statistics experience.

• Experience with JMP data analysis.

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 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 Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Join our winning team today. Together, we'll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow's 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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