Custom Quality Analyst III

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.

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The Custom Quality Analyst III is responsible for evaluating products in support of all manufacturing areas within Integrated DNA Technologies in accordance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO13485 requirements. This evaluation involves performing in-process and final QC testing to determine the pass/fail status of products by using a wide variety of molecular biology methods and specialized equipment.

This position reports to the Manager of Custom QC, is part of the Custom Quality Control department located in Coralville, IA and will be an on-site role. Schedule: Tuesday-Friday, 7:00am-5:30pm.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Train peers to perform and analyze a variety of QC tests according to Standard Operating Procedures and accurately document results via established product specifications, including data entry and peer review for accuracy.

• Perform maintenance and calibration on a variety of specialized equipment and assist in troubleshooting as needed.

• Participate in continuous improvement activities by identifying and appropriately escalating process and product quality gaps, providing solutions when possible

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Bachelor’s degree in a science related field required. (Biology, Genetics, Chemistry or related life science field preferred); Alternatively, an associate’s degree with 2 years of IDT experience.

• At least three (3) years relevant lab experience and ability to train others.

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:

• Ability to lift, move or carry equipment up to 35lb

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

• PCR and qPCR

• Next Generation Sequencing

• Enzymatics

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.

This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.

We offer a 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.

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.

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