Junior Lab Technician - Main Production (night shift)

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We are currently looking for a Junior Lab Technician to join the Main Production team during the night shift (9.45pm-6.15am). Joining this lab means that you have the opportunity to witness and be responsible for the birth of our DNA and RNA oligos, guide them through the entire production process and finally deliver an oligo of the highest quality of which you, the company and the customer can be proud of!
During a six month on the job training, we will guide you through the different production steps: from synthesis to purification (HPLC) and processing of the oligo (analyzing QC samples etc.). Each step requires other skills and therefore we give our lab technicians the chance to get involved in every phase by a weekly rotating schedule.
The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in science. Having an eye for detail and following procedures is crucial since you will be working under the ISO-9001 and ISO-13485 quality standard. Planning, efficient multitasking, respecting deadlines and most of all teamwork are very important assets for this job. Are you proficient in English and a punctual person? Are you eager to work in a growing company along with young and friendly colleagues? Then you might just be the candidate we are looking for.

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.
Assist in the processing and documentation of all orders and projects.
Perform calibration on designated equipment.
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 vital decontamination procedures.
Appropriately document all aspects of production.
Fill out all required checklists and perform verification for others.
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.

Receive additional training throughout the company.

Perform other duties as specified by management.
Be aware of IDT’s policy on and contribute to quality and environmental management by adhering to the requirements of the ISO 9001, 13485 and 14001 standards and internal procedures and work instructions.

Job Qualifications

Must have at least a Bachelor’s degree in a Science related field or equivalent job experience.

Must have excellent computer skills which includes knowledge of the Internet, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.

Mu st be able to be on feet a few hours at a time.

Must possess the ability to adapt to changes in the process.
Must possess the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Must be able to multi-task.
Must be able to interact in a professional manner with customers, employees, and all levels of management.
Must be able to work in a group or independently.
Must be able to read, write and speak English fluently. Other languages are a bonus.
Must be able to work over 40 hours per week, if required.
Must be able to lift 12 kg.

Ergonomic/physical requirements:
Continuous standing and/or walking for 6-8 hours during the shift.
Intermittently grasping during shift, less than 4 hours cumulative.
Intermittently repetitive motion during shift, less than 4 hours cumulative.
Sporadic computer exposure off and on throughout the day, normally up to 6-8 hour

What do we offer?
An upbeat, open minded, international and dynamic environment is where we wish to welcome you. A close follow up and extensive training is how we wish to guide you. As a growing international company, we reward our associates with an attractive compensation and benefits package of which the details are outlined below.
Competitive salary
Contract of indefinite duration
Full time (40h per week)
25% shift bonus
Hospitalization insurance
Group insurance (including pension plan, guaranteed income …)
Meal vouchers of 8,00 euros per day worked
Transportation allowance
End of year premium
Bonus system
Up to 32 days of time off per year

Interested? Well, there is more! To realize IDT’s potential, we invest in your potential. Opportunities will cross your path, enabling you to develop your career the way you want it.
All this within a cheerful and highly modern setting.
When you join us, you’ll also be joining Danaher’s global organization, where 69,000 people wake up every day determined to help our customers win. As an associate, you’ll try new things, work hard, and advance your skills with guidance from dedicated leaders, all with the support of powerful Danaher Business System tools and the stability of a tested organization.

At Danaher, we value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve. Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.

If you’ve ever wondered what’s within you, there’s no better time to find out.