Core Facility Research Assistant

University of Iowa•Iowa City, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Center for Biocatalysis and Bioprocessing (CBB) at the University of Iowa is hiring a Core Facility Research Assistant to join its professional staff and help manufacture protein products as part of its contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO). The role involves learning both fermentation and purification processes used in pilot-scale protein manufacturing, then focusing on either fermentation or purification. Responsibilities will support commercial-scale manufacturing under cGMP and non-cGMP conditions. The position reports to the Director of Operations and is based on campus. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with occasional coverage and support for second and third shifts as needed. The full job description is available by contacting the listed contact.

Requirements

Associate’s degree from a biotech or bioprocessing program, bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, or a closely related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Six months to one year of relevant laboratory or biotech industry experience.
Ability to perform tasks requiring accuracy and attention to detail, including accurate record keeping and process documentation.
Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and relationship management skills.
Working proficiency with Microsoft Office software, including Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.
Ability to work constructively and civilly with a variety of individuals and groups, and to use existing resources and learning to achieve or exceed organizational goals and needs.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge and experience with fermentation processes.
Working knowledge and experience with protein purification.
Working knowledge and experience with cGMP manufacturing.
Basic knowledge of, or skills in, packing chromatographic columns.
Basic familiarity with biomanufacturing processes and regulations.
Basic skills in standard sterile technique and handling cell cultures.
Working knowledge and experience with facility operations.
Experience using analytical techniques to prepare solutions.
Experience working with volume solutions larger than 100L.

Responsibilities

Help manufacture protein products as part of the CBB's contract development and manufacturing organization.
Learn fermentation and purification processes used in pilot-scale protein manufacturing, then focus on either fermentation or purification.
Perform responsibilities associated with commercial-scale manufacturing under cGMP and non-cGMP conditions.
Occasionally provide coverage and support for second and third shifts as needed.