Technician II- Chemical Processing

Bring more to life.

Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?

At Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT), one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact. 

You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.

Our team at Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT), is united by a commitment to collaboration and scientific excellence, building on a strong foundation of innovation, expertise, and reliability. Guided by our vision to help researchers rapidly move from the lab to life-changing advances, we work closely with global partners to accelerate progress and genomics breakthroughs across fields like cancer, infectious disease, rare genetic disorders, and more. At IDT, you’ll be part of a culture rooted in continuous learning and improvement—where your growth fuels our mission to accelerate the pace of genomics and helps shape a healthier, brighter future for all.

Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.

The Chemistry Technician II is responsible for training new associates or cross training current associates from other value streams, participating in continuous improvement activities, and building relationships with outside vendors, process owners, and global teams.

This position reports to the Manager of Chemistry and Materials Quality Control and is part of the Chemistry and Materials Quality Control Department located in San Diego and will be an on-site role.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Assist in training associates to follow current standard operating procedures for formulation, storage, and transportation of all mixtures and reagents required for production.
• Use creative thinking and problem solving to continuously improve chemical processing, including updating work instructions, troubleshooting issues, and implementing lean manufacturing tools.
• Work with outside vendors, including scheduling and coordinating hazardous waste shipments.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• High School diploma or GED with 2+ years of lab experience OR Associates of Arts/Science degree with 1+ year of lab experience OR bachelor degree
• Ability and willingness to meet Hazwoper 24hr-Technician Certification or equivalent experience

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements: if applicable for role

• Push/pull or lift up to 50 lbs often
• Wear a respirator often

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• RCRA awareness certification
• OSHA Hazardous Chemical Information Certificate
• Experience with DBS or lean manufacturing tools

IDT, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.

The annual salary range OR the hourly range for this role is $26.20 - $43.27/hr. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.

This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.

We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

#LI-DN1

Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.

For more information, visit www.danaher.com.

Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law.

The U.S. EEO posters are available here.

For candidates who are based outside of New York City or who are applying for roles outside of New York City, for more information about conditions of any job offer please click here.

We comply with federal and state disability laws and make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact:1-202-419-7762 or applyassistance@danaher.com.