Production Technician III, RNA Operations (Genomics Medicine)
Danaher · Coralville, IA
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Production
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Industry
- Pharma & life sciences
- Posted
- 29 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level production role at Danaher (pharma & life sciences) in Coralville, IA. In this role, you will have the opportunity to.
- They ask for
- degree required (or equivalent experience)
- Tools it names
- FDA / GMP, SAP
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Manufacturing Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $60k–$91k.
Median of the low and high ends of 50 live postings that list pay, out of 825 manufacturing technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 24 other live production postings in Iowa.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $78k–$97k, from 5 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 2+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 96%
- ✓ SAP 32%
- EHS / safety 20%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for FDA / GMP, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Danaher in Coralville
1 other open role at this site.
- Director, Equipment Reliability · Reliability · Director+
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In this role, you will have the opportunity to
- ◆Comply with current good manufacturing practice (cGMP) requirement as prescribed by FDA Quality System Regulation (QSR) – including methods used in the implementation and control of manufacturing processes to produce oligonucleotides used in therapeutic applications and adhering to safety regulations, Lab SOPs, and contamination controls
- ◆Perform the synthesis, cleavage, deprotection, purification, desalting, pooling, and formulation of oligos using various techniques, use automated and manual lab equipment including limited maintenance and troubleshooting activities, and submit oligo samples for quality control tests
- ◆Accurately follow and record information in Manual Batch Records, perform transactions in SAP, assist in the organization and prioritizing of the workflow, and organize the workflow if management is not present
The essential
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in
- ✓Bachelor’s degree in life sciences (biology, biochemistry, chemistry) or related field
- ✓Previous experience in and knowledge of oligo manufacturing processes and products
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.
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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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 Syste m which makes everything possible.
This position is part of the Genomics Medicines Team located in Coralville, Iowa and will be on-site. At IDT, we are one global team. We celebrate our differences, engage in healthy debate, and are inclusive. Together, we accomplish great things!
of the job include
- •Associate’s degree in relevant field OR high school diploma (or equivalent) and experience in relevant scientific manufacturing environment
- •Ability to work Monday – Thursday - 10am – 9pm, with schedule adaptability to accommodate occasional after-hours production support.