Facilities Specialist
About this role
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.
This position is part of the Facilities Department 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!
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
- Install, maintain, calibrate, and repair laboratory and mechanical equipment
- Assist in developing SOP’s, IQOQ’s, calibration templates and work instructions for new and existing equipment
- Provide leadership in multiple areas of expertise. Assists in developing ideas/making recommendations to management on improving/streamlining existing processes
The essential requirements of the job include:
- Associate degree in engineering, maintenance, or related field OR several years of experience in a directly related technical role, such as facilities maintenance or engineering
- Demonstrated experience in technical writing, including the creation of manual, user guides or technical documentation.
- Experience working with sketches, technical drawings, and blueprints.
Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:
- Ability to travel –10%
- Must have a valid driver’s license
- Ability to walk, stand, bend/kneel/crouch, and lift, move or carry equipment up to 50lb
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
- Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering field
- 5+ years of experience in a skilled trades or facilities maintenance field, with at least 2 years of experience working with HVAC and mechanical systems and demonstrated ability to install, maintain and calibrate Rees System sensors, and perform advanced troubleshooting and programming
- Proficient in SAP application for placing purchase requisitions, inventory/requisition lookup
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 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.
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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.
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Company at a glance
Danaher is a leading global life sciences and diagnostics innovator, committed to accelerating the power of science and technology to improve human health. We partner with customers around the world to accelerate breakthroughs from idea to impact, moving with the speed and certainty they need to advance life‑changing science.
By working side‑by‑side with researchers, scientists, and clinicians, we solve their hardest problems—together, bringing the right expertise, technologies, and partners from across our portfolio to architect the most effective solutions.
Through our connected ecosystem of companies operating at global scale, we help customers streamline and integrate their workflows across Life Sciences, Diagnostics, Biotechnology, and beyond—empowering them to achieve results faster, with greater confidence.
Top Benefits
- Health care program
- Paid time off
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Bonus/incentive pay
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