Posting Detail Information

Working TitleFacility and Operations Associates I or II - Open Pool

Position LocationFort Collins, CO

Work LocationPosition qualifies for hybrid/in-office work

Research Professional PositionYes

Posting Number202301089AP

Position TypeAdmin Professional/ Research Professional

Classification Title

Number of Vacancies

Work Hours/Week

Proposed Annual Salary Range$50,000 - $70,000. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Employee Benefits

Colorado State University ( CSU ) is committed to providing employees with a strong and competitive benefits package that supports you, your health, and your family. Visit CSU’s Human Resources website for detailed benefit plan information for permanent full-time and part-time faculty and administrative professional employees in the following University benefit areas:https://hr.colostate.edu/hr-community-and-supervisors/benefits/benefits-eligibility/andhttps://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-perks/.

Desired Start Date

Position End Date (if temporary)

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on05/31/2024

Description of Work Unit

Founded in 1870, Colorado State University is among the nation’s leading research universities and enrolls approximately 32,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Located an hour north of the Denver metro area, Fort Collins is a vibrant community of approximately 157,000 residents that offers the convenience of a small town with all the amenities of a large city. Fort Collins is situated on the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains with views of 14,000 foot peaks, and offers access to numerous cultural, recreational, and outdoor opportunities.

BioMARC is a contract development and manufacturing organization ( CDMO ) of FDA regulated products. It was created to fill an industry need for higher containment biologic manufacturing. BioMARC is a nonprofit CDMO owned and operated by CSU , and was created to translate and produce biopharmaceutical products for non-clinical, clinical, and commercial use under Biosafety level 2, 3 and Select Agent biosecurity conditions. In addition to manufacturing and testing services, BioMARC offers product and process development services, which includes the creation of development programs focused on implementing cGMP regulations and scalability issues.

Position Summary

The Facility and Operations Associates are responsible for the implementation of policies, practices, and procedures to ensure that qualified fit for use assets and facilities are available for use in the preparation of cGMP biological material. The positions require escalating levels of experience in project engineering, equipment commissioning and qualification, and equipment maintenance activities. Individuals will be working within an FDA -recognized Quality System (or similar) using Quality Assurance approved SOPs, protocols and/or similar controlled documents. Candidates must be able to physically work in rooms that require specialized manufacturing and bio-containment protective gowning and equipment as Biosafety level 3 laboratory entry is expected. In addition to cGMP work, equipment and facility management in support of Non-Clinical production/research support may be assigned with the expectations that the employee make use of skills similar to those described above.

Required Job Qualifications

Applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, biotechnology, or a closely related field. Required qualification, rank, and salary determined by specific position to be filled.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Level Iis for individuals with a Bachelor’s degree and less than 3 years of relevant professional experience OR Bachelor’s degree in an unrelated field plus 2 years of professional experience related to the specific assignment or 1-year experience in a contract manufacturing organization.

• Level IIis for individuals with a Bachelor’s degree and 3 or more years of relevant professional experience OR a Master’s degree with no experience OR Bachelor’s degree in an unrelated field plus 5 years of professional experience related to the specific assignment or 4 years experience in a contract manufacturing organization.

The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application; IDRC /BioMARC will not provide visa sponsorship for these positions.

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Experience in contract manufacturing or another regulated environment.

• Experience in maintenance or validation of equipment in a regulated environment.

• Experience in US code of federal regulation fields of GMP , GLP , GXP .

• Biosafety Level 3 experience or high containment facility.

• One year of work experience is also preferred.

Diversity Statement

Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Essential Duties

Application Details

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please submit a resume/CV, a cover letter outlining your areas of expertise, and the names and contact info of three professional references.

References will not be contacted without prior notifications of candidates.

The pool is valid through 05/31/2024. Individuals wishing to be considered beyond this date must reapply.

Conditions of EmploymentPre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)

Search ContactDarragh Heaslip, Darragh.Heaslip@colostate.edu

EEO Statement

Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. TheOffice of Equal Opportunity (https://oeo.colostate.edu/) is located in 101 Student Services.

The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715,titleix@colostate.edu.

The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836,oeo@colostate.edu.

The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University’s Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836,oeo@colostate.edu.

Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to theOffice of Civil Rights, Department of Education (https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/howto.html) .

Background Check Policy Statement

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

References Requested

References Requested

Minimum Requested3

Maximum Requested3

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume or CV

• Cover Letter

Optional Documents