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Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\nLight to Medium Heavy Work: Exerting up to 25 pounds of force constantly to move objects.\nComfortably work while standing for long periods of time.\nAbility to perform tasks that may require reaching, bending, or positioning to access internal system components, with or without reasonable accommodation.\nCytek is an equal-opportunity employer. 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