Core Facility Research Assistant

Qualifications:

Education or Equivalency Required:
An Associates degree from a biotech or bioprocessing program or a bachelors degree in chemistry biology or a closely related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

Required Qualifications:

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

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:

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 ()

This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.

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