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ID 162941

Department Biocatalysis/Bioprocessing Center/VP Research Jobcode Laboratory Research Assistant Working Title Student Lab Support Staff Details

STUDENT LAB SUPPORT STAFF

The Center for Biocatalysis & Bioprocessing (CBB) is looking for lab support staff to ensure the facility maintains the daily, weekly, biweekly, and monthly tasks needed to support operations. We are a facility located off the main campus at Oakdale Research Park. While the CBB supports research programs for graduate students within the University, this role will center on the advancement of our contract manufacturing facility where in the CBB staff produces biotech products for external clients.

Duties:

Disinfecting surfaces, general cleaning of the manufacturing suite, mopping and sweeping floors, collecting trash, recycling materials, washing lab materials and glassware, monitoring temperatures of controlled spaces, refilling basic buffers and solutions, operating the autoclave, gaining an understanding of and putting into practice good documentation practices (GDP), monitoring inventory for expiration dates, running short errands, and assisting professional staff on special projects on an as needed basis.

Pay:

$15.00 per hour

Experience & Skills Required:

Little to no experience. Training will be provided.

Requirements:

A valid driver's license is required.

Hours:

20 hours per week maximum during the academic year and up to 30 hours per week during summer break. Working any 4-hour period is permitted Monday-Thursday, but afternoon hours between noon-5:00 pm are preferred on Friday.

Location:

2501 Crosspark Rd, Coralville, IA 52241 Employment contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check. References will be requested at a later step in the process. The University of Iowa prohibits discrimination in employment, educational programs, and activities 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. The university also affirms its commitment to providing equal opportunities and equal access to university facilities. For additional information on nondiscrimination policies, contact the Senior Director, Office of Civil Rights Compliance (https://diversity.uiowa.edu/daod/ocrc) ,the University of Iowa, 202 Jessup Hall, Iowa City, IA 52242-1316, 319-335-0705, daod-ocrc@uiowa.edu (mailto:daod-ocrc@uiowa.edu) . Contact

DEBRA ROSS

Email:

debbie-ross@uiowa.edu Application Instructions Please email your resume and CL to debbie-ross@uiowa.edu. Kindly include the job title/ ID in the subject. Thank you Ad Start Date 09/25/2026 Ad End Date 10/02/2026