Core Facility Research Assistant

The University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

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. The hire will manufacture protein products for our contract development and manufacturing (CDMO) organization on campus.

You will learn fermentation and purification processes for pilot scale manufacturing under cGMP and non-cGMP conditions. Work on campus with a Monday–Friday schedule, 8:00 a.m.

Qualifications

• Six months to one year of relevant laboratory or biotech industry experience.
• Attention to detail and accurate record keeping and process documentation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and relationship management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups to achieve goals.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture protein products as part of our contract development and manufacturing (CDMO) organization.
• Learn the overview of fermentation and purification processes required for pilot scale manufacturing; eventually focus on fermentation or purification.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Teamwork

Education

Associate’s degree in biotech/bioprocessing

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry/biology or related field

Job description

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/

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.

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 ( [e-mail] )

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

About the University of Iowa

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Enjoy exceptional health coverage, university-paid life insurance, robust retirement plans, and generous leave policies. Benefit from 24/7 support services, well-being resources, and access to UI Health Care specialists.

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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

Contact Information

• Contact Name: VPR Talent

Equal opportunity employer

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences.

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