Synthesis Technician

Job Title: Synthesis Technician
Pay Rate: Up to $ 24.50 /hr.
Location: Morrisville, NC
Type: Contract (9 months+)
Shift: Weekend, 7am-7:30pm Fri Sat Sun
Zip Code: 27560

A Synthesis Technician job opportunity is available with our client in Morrisville, NC. In this role you will produce custom oligonucleotides according to customer orders. This generally includes synthesis, cleavage, deprotection and QC sampling of the products being made. To be considered this role you will have an

JOB DUTIES:
- 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
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Prepares oligos for final shipment to customer or for further processing in other departments
- Uses aids and SOPs to make production path decisions

REQUIREMENTS:
- Associate's degree or comparable combination of education and experience required.
- Bachelor's (4 year) degree preferred. Science related field preferred.
- 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 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.
- Exert up to 20-50lbs. of force occasionally and/or 10-15 lbs. up to a minimal amount of force frequently

If you are interested in this role, please apply via the apply now link provided. Our overriding goal is to provide quality staffing solutions that help people, organizations, and communities succeed. Belcan is a leading provider of qualified personnel to many of the world's most respected enterprises. We offer excellent opportunities for contract, temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct assignments. We are the employer of choice for thousands worldwide. For more information, please visit our website at Belcan.com.
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