Associate Process Engineer

Education Requirement

• B.S. in Engineering (chemical, mechanical, electrical, etc.) with experience or knowledge in quality control.  

Experience Required

• Minimum two years related experience in a pharmaceutical, Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) environment, laboratory, or biological environment. This experience is evidenced by a demonstration of knowledge and/or skills in areas such as isolator operation, automated technologies, environmental controls, utilities (water for injection and clean steam) aseptic processes.  
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing including technical writing skills, to a variety of constituents internal and external to the organization. 
• Strong writing skills in Standard Operating Procedures, validation documents, deviations, investigations, and batch records.   
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical regulations, Food and Drug Administration, current Good Manufacturing Practice, European Union, International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering, etc.  
• Ability to perform effectively in multi-disciplinary teams.

Desirable Qualifications 

• Knowledge of qualification and operation of automated enclosures, isolators, or laboratory equipment. 
• Pharmaceutical manufacturing or 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 with Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems, Metasys systems, Johnson Controls International facility controls systems, software, PLC controls or automation controls.  

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 required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. For additional questions, please contact Libby Kleppe at libby-kleppe@uiowa.edu.

Benefits Highlights

• Regular salaried position. Pay level 4B. 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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