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For one of our international clients, we are looking for a laboratory technician II to work in a chemistry environment.

Responsibilities:

·      Perform the synthesis, cleavage from the solid support, deprotection, desalting, purification, quantification, QC sampling and final processing of oligonucleotides.

·      Operate DNA/RNA synthesizers, HPLC’s and other instruments in the lab that are needed to complete the tasks listed above.

·      Assist in the processing and documentation of all orders and projects.

·      Perform calibration on designated equipment as scheduled or requested.

·      Keep all the reagent bottles, pressurized gas cylinders and manifold liquid systems at levels to achieve successful operation.

·      Change waste containers and dispose of waste material.

·      Perform all necessary decontamination procedures.

·      Appropriately document all aspects of production.

·      Fill out all required checklists and perform verification for others when necessary.

·      Follow all work instructions and adhere to all company policies and procedures.

·      Assist the shipping and customer service departments with specific oligo related questions.

·      Take finished product to the shipping department.

·      Report any problems to Shift Leader, Group Leader or Management.

Profile:

• Bachelor in chemical or biological sciences
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft office
• Excellent knowledge of English
• Be able to be on feet a few hours at a time
• Be able to adapt to changes in the process
• Work in a fast-paced environment
• Multi-task
• Lift up to between 25kg and 50kg
• Morning shift: 6 am to 2:30pm - late shift 1:30pm to 10pm and night shift 9:45pm to 6:15am
• Contract: temp to perm