Working Title cGMP Lab Technician II
Department Bio Process Development Facility-7775
Requisition Number S_250205
Posting Open Date 03/10/2025
Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) 06/18/2025
Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Description of Work
The Biological Process Development Facility (BPDF) is looking for a fermentation team member to join our process development and production group. This position will participate in fermentation process scale-up and optimization to foster the development of therapeutic proteins and other biologics for use in Phase I/II clinical trials. This position is expected to apply technical and functional knowledge to assist in experiment/project execution that will enable the fermentation team to meet its goals.
Job Duties include:
The person hired for this position must be available to work flexible hours as required.
Candidates for this position must be a US Citizen, Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee in order to work on projects subject to Export Control regulations.
The BPDF provides biopharmaceutical process development and biomanufacturing services that transition discoveries into early phase clinical trials. The BPDF produces a wide range of biologics- including vaccines, recombinant proteins gene therapies and other biotherapeutics – in partnership with government agencies, biotechnology companies, academic researchers, and non-profit organizations.
This position offers a great opportunity to learn Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) principles and further develop your technical skills and knowledge of biotherapeutic production. Join our tightly knit collaborative team and play a key role in advancing the development of life-changing biopharmaceuticals.
Ranked as one of the best employers in the state of Nebraska, the University of Nebraska is committed to providing a work environment and culture that fosters personal and professional success and satisfaction. By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to grow as an individual and contribute to the significant impact that we make within the university of Nebraska community, Nebraska’s economy, and the lives of individuals across the US and around the globe.
We invest in our employees:
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks to attract and retain a high performing and collaborative workforce. UNL is committed to providing a work environment and culture that fosters personal and professional success where every person and every interaction matters. The University is proud to be one of Nebraska’s preferred and largest employers where individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential.
As an EO/AA employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See https://equity.unl.edu/notice-nondiscrimination/.
Minimum Required Qualifications
Associate’s Degree or equivalent experience in a science related field plus one (1) year experience working in a laboratory. Education may substitute for experience. Proficient in use of basic laboratory equipment. The position requires a person proficient in operating basic laboratory equipment properly; who can operate computer software skillfully; has excellent verbal and written communication skills and is able to follow verbal and written directions correctly.
Preferred Qualifications
Ideal candidate will have 2 years of experience working in microbial production of proteins. Hands-on lab experience running fermenters and developing fermentation processes. Experience working under GMP or similar guidelines. It is preferred that this individual has experience with fermentation and protein purification and knowledge of cGMP/cGLP’s for proper record keeping and project performance.
Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required No
Physical Required No
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances. No
Criminal History Background Check Required Yes
Posted Salary $18.784/hr. minimum
How to Apply
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For questions or accommodations related to this position contact
Jay Harner
Job Category (old) Office/Service
Job Type Full-Time
Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5) Occasional long shifts, some weekend & overnight work
Work Location (City, State) Lincoln, NE
Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? Yes
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