Core Facility Research Assistant

The Center for Biocatalysis and Bioprocessing (CBB) at the University of Iowa is seeking to add a Core Facility Research Assistant to its dedicated professional staff. As a member of this team, the new hire will help to manufacture protein products as a part of our contract development and manufacturing (CDMO) organization. The CBB welcomes the richness of talent from all individuals and recognizes that perspectives from all people contribute to stimulation, challenge, and energy that leads to a productive and effective workplace. Reporting to the Director of Operations, the new hire will learn an overview of both the fermentation and purification processes required for pilot scale manufacturing of proteins, eventually focusing their work on either fermentation or purification. Responsibilities will be associated with commercial scale manufacturing under cGMP and non-cGMP conditions.

Work Modality: On campus
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and the ability to occasionally provide coverage and support for 2nd and 3rd shift as needed.

To learn more about the department visit https://cbb.research.uiowa.edu/

For a full job description, please send an e-mail to the contact listed below.

About Pay and Compensation:
Pay Grade: 3A

Qualifications:

Education or Equivalency Required:
An Associate’s degree from a biotech or bioprocessing program, or a bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, or a closely related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

Required Qualifications:

• Six months to one year of relevant laboratory or biotech industry experience.
• Ability to perform tasks that require accuracy, attention to detail, including accurate record keeping and process documentation.
• Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and relationship management skills.
• Demonstrate working proficiency with Microsoft Office software, (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Demonstrate the ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and civil manner and utilize existing resources and learning to achieve or exceed desired outcomes of current and future organizational goals and needs.

Highly Desirable Qualifications:

• Demonstrate working knowledge and experience with fermentation processes.
• Demonstrate working knowledge and experience with protein purification.
• Demonstrate working knowledge and experience with cGMP manufacturing.
• Basic knowledge of, or skills in, packing of chromatographic columns.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Basic familiarity with biomanufacturing processes and regulations.
• Basic skills in standard sterile technique and handling cell cultures.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge and experience with facility operations.
• Experience in using analytical techniques to prepare solutions.
• Experience working with volume solutions larger than 100L.

Position and Application Details and Instructions:
In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following required documents and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission:

• Cover Letter
• Resume

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.

For additional questions, please contact: VPR Talent ([email protected])

This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.

About the University of Iowa
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Additional Information

• Classification Title: Core Facility Research Assist
• Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific
• Schedule: Full-time
• Work Modality Options: On Campus

Compensation

• Pay Level: 3A

Contact Information

• Organization: Research/Hygienics Lab
• Contact Name: VPR Talent
• Contact Email: [email protected]