Associate Writer Jobs

The Center for Biocatalysis and Bioprocessing (CBB) at the University of Iowa is seeking to hire an Associate Writer 50-100% time to aid in the preparation of technical documents associated with our bioprocessing and education activities. The successful candidate will assist unit leadership in the preparation of an assortment of documents. Including; drafts of descriptions of manufacturing processes, reports of completed projects, advertisements of opportunities, and website entries. Principal responsibilities center on the writing, editing, formatting, and proofreading of documents to enhance readability, uniformity, and accuracy.

Position Status: 50-100%, 1 Year Specified Term. Specified Term may be extended upon mutual agreement.

Work Modality: In person, with possibility of hybrid (within Iowa) after the initial training period.

Hybrid within Iowa: This position is eligible for a combination of on-campus and remote work. Remote work must be performed at a location within the state of Iowa and comply with the remote work program and related policies.

For a detailed job description, please email your request to [email protected]

About The Center For Biocatalysis And Bioprocessing

Biotechnology is a movement many believe will mark one of the first and most dramatic innovations of the 21st Century. For more than twenty years, the Center for Biocatalysis and Bioprocessing (CBB) has been combining first-class scientific faculty with cutting-edge facilities to reshape and define new technologies for chemical, pharmaceutical, nutritional and agrochemical industries. In 1995, we opened our new laboratory at The University of Iowa Research Park (previously called Oakdale Research Park) North of the University of Iowa, where our multidisciplinary faculty has continued to dedicate themselves to education, research, and technology transfer related to biocatalysis and bioprocessing. We are proud that in the past two decades our scientists have routinely made significant contributions to the advancement of science while working with industrial, governmental, and academic clients. We also have continued to work to bring life science-based companies to Iowa.

Today, the CBB consists of a growing number of more than 50 faculty members and more than 300 researchers, including graduate and undergraduate students, postdoctoral scientists, technicians, and visiting faculty and industrial scientists. Our faculty members come from ten different departments, and we are home to more than 20 predoctoral fellows. Our principal areas of study include biocatalyst fundamental properties, bioremediation, bioprocessing, new biocatalyst discovery, novel biocatalyst applications, biosensing technology, and reactive agent development.

Qualifications

Education or Equivalency Required

A Bachelor’s degree in a liberal arts, science, or engineering department or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

Required Qualifications

• Typically six months of collective technical writing experience through coursework and work experience.
• Ability to format documents using the Microsoft suite of software, including the use of Word in a Microsoft operating system.

Highly Desirable Qualifications

• Demonstrated success in editing/formatting/writing of technical documents associated with the field of biotechnology or a related field of commerce.

Desirable Qualifications

• Evidence of a personal interest in technology.

Position And Application Details And Instructions

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 ([email protected])

This position is eligible for a combination of on-campus and remote work. Work arrangement options will be discussed during the hiring process.

Additional Information

• Classification Title: Associate Writer
• Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific
• Work Modality Options: Hybrid within Iowa
• Schedule: Full-time

Compensation

• Pay Level: 2A

Contact Information

• Contact Name: VPR Talent
• Organization: Research/Hygienics Lab
• Contact Email: [email protected]