Research & Development Intern at Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT)

Research & Development Intern at Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT)

Research & Development Intern at Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT). IDT is the leading manufacturer of custom oligonucleotides and proprietary technologies for genomics applications. Our work is complex and cutting-edge, and our team members are curious, creative thinkers who understand that good data drives smart decisions. At IDT, we realize that although science may be uniform, people are unique.

Job Title: Research & Development Intern

Job ID: R1162301

Location: Coralville, IA

Purpose statement:

The Research and Development Intern, under direct supervision, will assist in conducting bench scientific experimentation that advances the basic science of nucleic acids and nucleic acid biochemistry and assist with development and characterization of new IDT products (not limited to nucleic acid based).

Essential Functions:

• Executes bench experiments using variety of molecular biology, cell biology, biochemical and general laboratory techniques or create/modify or engage in analytical data pipeline generation and operation of software.
• Conducts experimentation in the synthesis, purification, and characterization of oligonucleotides or proteins.
• Analyzes, summarizes and communicates experimental results/scientific data.
• Operates and maintains laboratory equipment.
• Maintains accurate and detailed records of experimental work.
• Participates in the maintenance of laboratory cleanliness and equipment; including but not limited to washing and storage of glass/plastic ware and autoclaving non-hazardous biological waste.
• Acts as an aid to other Research Scientist in the execution of scientific experiments.
• Prepares laboratory reagents for use.
• Grows bacterial cultures.
• Demonstrates behavior consistent with the Integrated DNA Technologies Core Values.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education:

• Associate’s degree in Biology, Genetics, Chemistry or a related life sciences field required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Genetics, Chemistry or a related life sciences field preferred.

Professional Experience:

• Previous relevant lab experience in molecular biology, biology, biochemistry, chemistry or other scientific discipline preferred.
• Proficiency in a variety of PC software programs with strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office required
• Familiarity with DNA sequence analysis/bioinformatics applications preferred.

Other Job Qualifications:

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask and maintain several projects at one time.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate with peers and all levels of management.
• Ability to maintain both a high standard of courtesy and cooperation in dealing with co-workers.
• Adaptability to situations requiring the precise attainment of set limits, tolerances or standards.
• Adaptability to perform repetitive work or to perform continuously the same work, according to set procedures sequence or pace.

Physical Requirements:

Exert up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs. of force frequently

Frequent (34-66% of work day)

• Sitting: to assume a position in which the weight is largely supported by the buttocks, usually with the body vertical and the thighs horizontal.
• Using Fingers/Grasping/Feeling: writing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand or arm as in handling. Applying pressure to an object with the fingers or palm and perceiving attributes of objects such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touch.
• Repetitive Motion: substantial movements (motion) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

Occasional (33% or less of work day)

• Reaching: extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
• Standing: maintaining an upright position.
• Walking: moving about on foot to accomplish tasks.
• Lifting: raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to position.
• Talking: expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken work- those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
• Hearing: perceiving the nature of sounds at normal range; ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make fine discriminations in sound, such as when auscultating and percussing.
• Bending: bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist and/or bending leg; bending legs at knee to come to rest or kneel.
• Pushing/Pulling: using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward/using upper extremities to exert force in order to drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.
• Climbing: stairs, stools, ramps, ladders.

Visual Acuity:

• Work requires close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to read pertinent printed material and distinguish colors.
• Ability to accurately read measurements on equipment.
• Ability to prepare and read written documentation; use of computer.

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.

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