Manufacturing Intern

Job Description

Integrated DNA Technologies (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. We promote a culture where engaged people are motivated and have opportunities to achieve their full potential, as part of one global team.

IDT is one of 10 Life Sciences companies of Danaher. Together, we accelerate the discovery, development and delivery of solutions that safeguard and improve human health.

This position is part of the Synthetic Biology value streams team located in Coralville, IA 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.

The Manufacturing Operations Site Intern is responsible for assigned projects within a manufacturing operations site. This may include reviewing, analyzing and/or tracking orders, creating templates and managing completion of visual management and daily management activities, troubleshooting and problem solving, and assisting in various tasks and works interdepartmentally to ensure On Time Delivery (OTD) of core products, efficiency in operations, and that products are provided to customers at the highest quality.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

Rotate time with operations schedulers and process owners and perform necessary administrative work

Support project activities, i.e., working in Excel, data analysis, help with problem solving and action planning, etc.

Complete status checks with site directors and work with value stream leaders to adjust assigned work, as needed.

Collaborate with members of all manufacturing teams, as well as management, to ensure open communication and teamwork. 

Adhere to all departmental protocols, rules, and safety regulations and understand compliance requirements.

The essential requirements of the job include:

High School diploma. Bachelor’s degree in progress – anticipated graduation fall 2025 - spring 2026.

Demonstrates attention to detail and ability to use job aids and departmental knowledge to make decisions about an appropriate path per project. Ability to make decisions based on information not found in standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Ability to fluctuate priorities throughout the workday, prioritize, and organize workload to efficiently meet expectations and outcomes.

Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently and to communicate with peers and all levels of management.

Ability to accept responsibility for the direction, control or planning of an activity.

It would be a plus if the candidate possesses:

Proficiency in a variety of PC software programs with strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (with an emphasis on Excel) required.

Experience within a manufacturing or similar environment preferred.

The hourly range for this role is $25.00. This is the rate that we in good faith believe is the rate of compensation for this role at the time of this posting.

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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.