Core Facility Research Assistant

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 is required.

Required Qualifications

·         Ability to perform tasks that require accuracy, attention to detail, including accurate record keeping and process documentation.

·         Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and relationship management skills.

·         Demonstrate working proficiency with Microsoft Office software, (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).

·         Demonstrate the ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and civil manner and utilize existing resources and learning to achieve or exceed desired outcomes of current and future organizational goals and needs.

Highly Desirable Qualifications

·         Six months to one year of relevant laboratory or biotech industry experience.

·         Demonstrate working knowledge and experience with fermentation processes.

·         Demonstrate working knowledge and experience with protein purification.

·         Demonstrate working knowledge and experience with cGMP manufacturing.

·         Basic knowledge of, 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.

·         Demonstrate a working knowledge and experience with facility operations.

·         Experience in using analytical techniques to prepare solutions.

·         Experience working with volume solutions larger than 100L.

Position and Application Details and Instructions:
In order 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 removed from posting and filled any time after the original 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. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.

For additional questions, please contact:  VPR Talent (vpr-talent@uiowa.edu)