Job Title: Scientific Technician II
Location: Morrisville, NC
Duration : 9+ Months contract
Shift: Tuesday-Saturday, 12:30pm-9:00pm
Top 3 “Must-Have” Skills or Qualities in a Candidate

1. Teamwork oriented

2. Proactive communication

3. Adherence to SOP

Position Summary:
This position of Technician II is part of the Standard Desalt Value Stream.
Job Specific Essential Functions:

• Synthesizes oligos on various synthesizer platforms.
• Cleaves and deprotects oligos utilizing appropriate methods.
• Quantifies and samples oligos for quality control tests.
• Attaches modifications utilizing various techniques.
• Adheres to safety regulations, lab SOPs, and contamination controls.
• Uses lab equipment including limited maintenance and troubleshooting activities.
• Uses custom software packages to complete tasks and create final product.
• Assesses QC data accurately and makes pass/fail decisions for oligos.
• Handles expensive oligos and reagents.
• Keeps thorough records of specialized processes in the oligo process history.
• Follows documented custom instructions, when applicable.
• Demonstrates behavior consistent with the Client’s Core Values.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Position Specific Essential Functions:

• Prepares oligos for final shipment to customer or for further processing in other departments.
• Uses aids and SOPs to make production path decisions.
• Additional essential functions may differ by department/group.

Essential Requirements

• US High School diploma or GED.
• Proficiency with computer skills with the ability to accurately use SOPs and work instructions.

Other Job Qualifications:

• Ability to prioritize and organize workload to efficiently accomplish departmental goals.
• Ability to manage time and works independently.
• Ability to communicate with peers and all levels of management.
• Uses aids and SOPs to make decisions about the proper production path per product.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a team environment, remaining attentive to ideas, recognizing responsibilities, and actively participating with others to accomplish assignments and achieve desired goals.
• Ability to work in situations where working speed and sustained attention are make-or-break aspects of the job.
• Ability to perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another without loss of efficiency or composure.
• Ability to maintain both a high standard of courtesy and cooperation in dealing with co-workers.
• Ability to accept responsibility for the direction, control or planning of an activity.
• Adaptability to situations requiring the precise attainment of set limits, tolerances or standards.
• Ability to perform repetitive work or to perform continuously the same work, according to set procedures, sequence or pace.

Physical Requirements:
Exert up to 20-50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or 10-15 lbs. up to a minimal amount of force frequently.
Constant (67%-100% of work day):

• Reaching
• Standing
• Walking
• Lifting
• Using Fingers/Grasping/Feeling
• Hearing
• Pushing/Pulling

Frequent (33%-66% of work day):

• Sitting
• Repetitive Motion
• Bending
• Climbing (stairs, stools, ramps, ladders)

Occasional (33% or less of work day):

• Talking
• Visual Acuity