Core Facility Research Assistant

About the Role

The Center for Biocatalysis and Bioprocessing (CBB) at the University of Iowa is seeking a Core Facility Research Assistant to join its professional staff. This role will support the manufacturing of protein products within a contract development and manufacturing (CDMO) organization. The position offers an overview of both fermentation and purification processes for pilot scale protein manufacturing, with a future focus on either fermentation or purification. Responsibilities will involve 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., with occasional availability for 2nd and 3rd shift coverage.

Key Responsibilities

• Learn an overview of fermentation and purification processes for pilot scale manufacturing of proteins.
• Focus work on either fermentation or purification.
• Engage in commercial scale manufacturing under cGMP and non-cGMP conditions.
• Perform tasks requiring accuracy and attention to detail.
• Maintain accurate record keeping and process documentation.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Six months to one year of relevant laboratory or biotech industry experience.
• Ability to perform tasks that require 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 (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Ability to work constructively and civilly with diverse individuals and groups, utilizing resources and learning to achieve organizational goals.

Highly Desirable Qualifications

• Working knowledge and experience with fermentation processes.
• Working knowledge and experience with protein purification.
• Working knowledge and experience with cGMP manufacturing.
• Basic knowledge 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.
• Working knowledge and experience with facility operations.
• Experience using analytical techniques to prepare solutions.
• Experience working with volume solutions larger than 100L.

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.

Compensation

• Pay Grade: 3A

Application Instructions

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 filled any time after the original posting period has ended.

• Successful candidates will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.

• Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step.

Contact Information

• Email: vpr-talent@uiowa.edu
• This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.