Student Lab Support Staff

University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

The Center for Biocatalysis & Bioprocessing (CBB) at the University of Iowa is seeking lab support staff to perform routine cleaning, sampling, and equipment care to keep the facility running for daily, weekly, biweekly, and monthly tasks. This on-site position is located at 2501 Crosspark Rd, Coralville, IA, with 20 hours per week during the academic year and up to 30 hours per week in the summer.

A valid driver's license is required; pay is $15.00 per hour; employment contingent on a

Qualifications

• No experience required; training will be provided.
• A valid driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Disinfecting surfaces and general cleaning of the manufacturing suite.
• Washing lab materials and glassware, monitoring temperatures, and maintaining GDP practices.
• Assisting professional staff on special projects as needed.

Job description

The Center for Biocatalysis & Bioprocessing (CBB) is looking for lab support staff to ensure the facility maintains the daily, weekly, biweekly, and monthly tasks needed to support operations.

We are a facility located off the main campus at Oakdale Research Park. While the CBB supports research programs for graduate students within the University, this role will center on the advancement of our contract manufacturing facility where in the CBB staff produces biotech products for external clients.

Duties:

Disinfecting surfaces, general cleaning of the manufacturing suite, mopping and sweeping floors, collecting trash, recycling materials, washing lab materials and glassware, monitoring temperatures of controlled spaces, refilling basic buffers and solutions, operating the autoclave, gaining an understanding of and putting into practice good documentation practices (GDP), monitoring inventory for expiration dates, running short errands, and assisting professional staff on special projects on an as needed basis.

Pay:

$15.00 per hour

Experience & Skills Required:

Little to no experience. Training will be provided.

Requirements:

A valid driver's license is required.

Hours:

20 hours per week maximum during the academic year and up to 30 hours per week during summer break. Working any 4-hour period is permitted Monday-Thursday, but afternoon hours between noon-5:00 pm are preferred on Friday.

Location:

2501 Crosspark Rd, Coralville, IA 52241

Employment contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.

References will be requested at a later step in the process.

The University of Iowa prohibits discrimination in employment, educational programs, and activities 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, gender identity, or associational preferences. The university also affirms its commitment to providing equal opportunities and equal access to university facilities. For additional information on nondiscrimination policies, contact the Senior Director, Office of Civil Rights Compliance (https://diversity.uiowa.edu/daod/ocrc),the University of Iowa, 202 Jessup Hall, Iowa City, IA52242-1316, 319-335-0705, [e-mail].

Contact: Debra Ross, [e-mail]