Technician II, Long Oligo - Mon - Fri, 11:00am - 7:30pm
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The Technician II (Formulation) formulates custom oligonucleotides according to customer specifications, including quantification, final packaging, and QC sampling. The role is part of the Long Oligo Value Stream in Coralville, Iowa, and is on-site, Monday through Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. The position reports to the Supervisor, Long Oligo.
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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 Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.
You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s 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, you’ll be part of a culture rooted in continuous learning and improvement—where 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 (Formulation) is responsible for formulating custom oligonucleotides according to the customer’s specifications. This generally includes quantification, final packaging, and QC sampling of the products being made.
This position reports to the Supervisor, Long Oligo, and is part of the Long Oligo Value Stream located in Coralville, IA, and will be an on-site role. Shift: Monday - Friday, 11:00am - 7:30pm
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
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Uses automated and manual lab equipment accurately; including limited maintenance and troubleshooting activities
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Translates order requirements into a process to formulate oligos to the customer’s specifications
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Assesses QC data accurately and makes pass/fail decisions for oligos
The essential requirements of the job include:
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High School diploma , GED , or equivalent
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Some laborator y experience.
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Proficiency in a variety of PC software programs with strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
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A n a ssociate degree or higher
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12 months of lab experience ; Life Science work experience preferred.
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Extensive computer skills which include knowledge of the Internet, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word
IDT, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s 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 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 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.
For more information, visit www.danaher.com.
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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:1-202-419-7762 or [email protected].
How this job compares
Set against the 2,077 open Laboratory Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 30, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- US median$52–71K/yr227 salary ranges
- US median$22–26/hr1,010 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 34 open Laboratory Technician jobs in Iowa and 2,077 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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- Experience
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- Education
- This posting asks for a high school diploma; 1,131 of the 2,077 open Laboratory Technician jobs (54%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.
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