Director of Engineering and Facilities
Education Requirement
- M.S. in Engineering (preferably Chemical or Mechanical).
Experience Required
- Minimum 5-7 years of related experience in a pharmaceutical, GMP environment, laboratory, or biological environment. This experience is evidenced by demonstration of knowledge and/or skills in areas such as: isolator operation, automated technologies, environmental controls, utilities (WFI and clean steam) aseptic processes.
- Experience or knowledge in quality control.
- Experience in qualifying facility, equipment, and control systems.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, orally and in technical writing, to a variety of constituents internal and external to the organization.
- Strong skills in developing SOPs, work instructions, validation documents, deviations, investigations, and batch records.
- Knowledge of pharmaceutical regulations, FDA, cGMP, EU, ISPE, etc.
- Intermediate skills creating and editing documents in MS Excel and Word or comparable programs.
- Professional experience working effectively with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives.
Desirable Qualifications
- Pharmaceutical, Manufacturing, or Engineering project-related experiences including lyophilizer operation and/or maintenance.
- Experience with Process Mapping and/or project management.
- Understanding of Six Sigma and Lean manufacturing methodology.
- Experience operating under design control and GMP manufacturing.
- Experience with SCADA systems, Metasys systems, or JCI controls in heavy industries and pharmaceuticals.
- Microbiology and environmental monitoring experience.
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. 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 employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity 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, 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.
