Assistant Process Engineer
Education Requirement
- BS in Engineering (chemical, mechanical, electrical, etc.).
Experience Required
- 0-1 year of experience in or basic knowledge of any one of the following:
- Engineering principles and methods in utilities review, consumption, sizing of equipment, etc.
- Clean rooms and environmental monitoring.
- Pharmaceutical regulations, Food and Drug Administration, current Good Manufacturing Practice, International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering European Union, etc.
- Qualification and operation of automated enclosures, isolators, or laboratory equipment.
- Ability to perform effectively in multi-disciplinary teams in a diverse environment.
- Intermediate skills in creating and editing documents in MS Excel and Word or comparable programs.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing including technical writing skills, to a variety of constituents internal and external to the organization.
- Must have valid driver's license and be able to meet the University of Iowa Fleet Management Driver’s safety requirements, plus the ability to meet and maintain compliance with the University Driving Policy.
Desirable Qualifications
- Pharmaceutical, manufacturing, engineering, quality project related experiences.
- Sterile facility start-up experience including validation cycles and cleaning validation of systems.
- Experience with process mapping and/or project management.
- Understanding of Six Sigma and Lean manufacturing (6S) methodology.
- Experience operating under design control and current Good Manufacturing Practice manufacturing.
- Experience with Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition, Metasys, or Johnson Control International systems in heavy industries and pharmaceutical.
- Microbiology and environmental monitoring experience.
- Experience with calibration and metrology of instruments such as temperature and pressure transmitters.
Application and Position Details
- In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be subject to a criminal background and credential check. 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. For questions, contact Libby Kleppe at libby-kleppe@uiowa.edu.
Benefits Highlights
- Regular salaried position. Located in Iowa City, Iowa.
- Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans.
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Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action 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, gender identity, or associational preferences.
Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu. For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543.
