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Biotech Manufacturing Associate Jobs in Iowa (NOW HIRING)

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a scientific, technical, or related field preferred. * Minimum ... Background in industrial manufacturing, biotechnology, fermentation, food processing, or chemical ...

We are a privately held, family-owned-and-operated global biotechnology company driven by curiosity ... We employ 3,500 global employees and operations in 90 countries, including manufacturing facilities ...

Production Technician

Durant, IA

$16.50 - $20.50/hr

... biotech, and next-generation expertise in gene editing and molecular breeding. Our portfolio ... Two-Year Technical or Associates Degree in Agriculture, Manufacturing, Operations, or related field

Production Technician

Fremont, IA

$16.25 - $20.25/hr

... biotech, and next-generation expertise in gene editing and molecular breeding. Our portfolio ... Two-Year Technical or associate's degree in agriculture, manufacturing, or related field * You have ...

We are a privately held, family-owned-and-operated global biotechnology company driven by curiosity ... We employ 3,500 global employees and operations in 90 countries, including manufacturing facilities ...

We are a privately held, family-owned-and-operated global biotechnology company driven by curiosity ... in a manufacturing or industrial environment. * Associate degree with at least 7 years of ...

We are a privately held, family-owned-and-operated global biotechnology company driven by curiosity ... in a manufacturing or industrial environment. * Associate degree with at least 7 years of ...

We are a privately held, family-owned-and-operated global biotechnology company driven by curiosity ... in a manufacturing or industrial environment. * Associate degree with at least 7 years of ...

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How much do biotech manufacturing associate jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for biotech manufacturing associate in Iowa is $19.57, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.34 and $21.92 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a biotech manufacturing associate?

Biotech Manufacturing Associates are professionals who work in the production of biotechnology products, such as pharmaceuticals, vaccines, and other biologically derived materials. They are responsible for operating equipment, following strict protocols, and maintaining sterile environments to ensure product quality and safety. Their duties often include preparing materials, monitoring production processes, troubleshooting equipment issues, and documenting all activities according to regulatory standards. This role is essential in ensuring that biotech products are manufactured efficiently and meet both industry and government regulations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a biotech manufacturing associate?

To thrive as a Biotech Manufacturing Associate, you typically need a background in biology, chemistry, or a related field, along with experience in GMP-regulated environments. Familiarity with bioprocessing equipment, laboratory instrumentation, and documentation systems such as batch records is crucial. Attention to detail, teamwork, and strong problem-solving abilities help you excel in this collaborative and regulated field. These skills ensure the consistent production of safe, high-quality biotech products while maintaining compliance with industry standards.

What are some common challenges faced by biotech manufacturing associates, and how can they be managed effectively?

Biotech Manufacturing Associates often encounter challenges such as maintaining strict adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), troubleshooting equipment malfunctions, and working under tight production deadlines. Effective management of these challenges involves strong attention to detail, proactive communication with cross-functional teams such as quality assurance and engineering, and continuous learning to stay updated on new protocols and technologies. Developing problem-solving skills and embracing a collaborative mindset can also help associates consistently contribute to high-quality production outcomes.

What is the difference between Biotech Manufacturing Associate vs Laboratory Technician?

AspectBiotech Manufacturing AssociateLaboratory Technician
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; some roles may require associate degreeHigh school diploma or equivalent; some roles may require associate degree or certification
Work EnvironmentManufacturing floor, production lines, cleanroomsLaboratories, research facilities, testing environments
Industry UsageBiotech manufacturing, pharmaceutical productionResearch labs, quality control, testing labs

While both roles support biotech operations, a Biotech Manufacturing Associate primarily works on production and manufacturing processes in a cleanroom environment, focusing on assembling, monitoring, and maintaining manufacturing equipment. In contrast, a Laboratory Technician typically conducts experiments, tests, and quality control procedures in a laboratory setting. Both roles require attention to detail and adherence to safety protocols, but their daily tasks and work environments differ significantly.

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Infographic showing various Biotech Manufacturing Associate job openings in Iowa as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 68% Full Time, 29% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $40,709 per year, or $19.6 per hour.

Supply Chain Planning Life Sciences Consultant

Des Moines, IA • On-site

Accenture
IT Services • 10K+ employees

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Accenture is a leading solutions and services company that helps the world's leading enterprises reinvent by building their digital core and unleashing the power of AI to create value at speed across the enterprise, bringing together the talent of our approximately786,000 people, our proprietary assets and platforms, and deep ecosystem relationships. Our strategy is to be the reinvention partner of choice for our clients and to be the most client-focused, AI-enabled,great placeto work in the world. Through our Reinvention Services we bring together our capabilities across strategy, consulting, technology, operations,Songand Industry X with our deep industryexpertiseto create and deliver solutions and services for our clients. Our purpose is todeliver onthe promise of technology and human ingenuity, and we measure our success by the 360 value we create for all our stakeholders. Visit us ataccenture.com.

WHO WE ARE

We are Accenture's Supply Chain and Engineering reinvention partner for Life Sciences. We embed innovation, intelligence, and AI-native operations into the way the world designs, engineers, manufactures, and distributes products. We serve Life Sciences clients across the value chain to help bring lifesaving medicines and products to patients through harnessing the power of advanced technologies.

The Work:
Accenture is seeking aconsultantto drive project execution across Planning transformation work within our Supply Chain & Engineering practice for Life Sciences. We work with our pharmaceutical, biotech, medical technology, distributor and consumer health clients globally to redefine the future of the life sciences industry: combining the latest technology with scientific breakthroughs to revolutionize how medical treatments are discovered, developed and delivered to patients around the world.


The roleis responsible fordelivering large scale Planning Transformation programs through ownership ofend-to-enddelivery while building Accenture's differentiated Planning capability.
Key Responsibilities:

At aconsultantlevel, key responsibilities could include:

  • Support projectdelivery of business and technology transformations byutilizingdeep industryexpertisein Planning and AI-enabled business and technology transformation work

  • Understand business value levers for Planning reinvention across pharmaceuticals, biotech, MedTech and beyond including full value chain impacts of Planning decision making

  • Build and apply technical, industry, organization, and functional knowledge to support efforts in selling opportunities to existing and new clients

  • Engage deeply in project delivery with hands-on work executing against program priorities, leading work products, andcoaching and mentoring others

  • Bring effective communications to manageboth internal and externalrelationships and deliver with excellence

  • Support practice and people development in addition today to dayproject delivery excellence

  • Support delivery of generative AI and agent-based modeling to acceleratescalable use casesfor Agentic planning operations-translating complex technical outputs into executive-ready insightsand scalable solutions.

Travel Requirements:

Travel is required for this role and could vary from 0-75%.

Here'swhat you need:

  • Minimum of3years of experience working on Supply Chain initiatives

  • Minimum of3years of experience working on Integrated Planning initiatives

  • Minimum of 2 years of experience working in one or many of the following industries: Biopharma, Medical Devices / Med Tech, CDMO/CMO, or adjacent Life Sciences sectors

  • Minimum of 1yearof external experience at a consulting firm or 2 years of internal consulting experience in a role equivalent to Manager level within industry

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years) work experience. (If associate degree, must have a minimum of 6 years' work experience)

Bonus points if:

  • You havedevelopingexpertisein one or more of the following life sciences planning domains: Patient-Based Demand Forecasting, IBP/S&OP, S&OE, Inventory Optimization, CMO/CDMO Supply Planning, or Clinical Supply

  • You have the proven ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment

  • You'veearned an MBA or equivalent graduate degree

  • You have exposure to life sciences planning platforms such as OMP, KinaxisRapidResponse, SAP IBP/S4, o9 Solutions, or Blue Yonder, or adjacent systems such as Veeva Vault, SAP ERP, or MES/MOM platforms

  • Lean or Six Sigma qualifications

  • You can use the latest dataanalytics toolsto spot opportunities for improvement

  • Prior experience in driving insights using visualization tools (i.e.Power BI, Tableau, Alteryx) and analytics tools (i.e.Adobe Analytics, Google Analytics)

  • Understanding ofGxPand regulatory considerations in pharma manufacturing, and how they shape data and AI solutions

Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired as set forth below.
We anticipate this job posting will be posted until 09/08/2026.
Accenture offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off. See more information on our benefits here:

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Cleveland $59,100 to $164,600
Colorado $63,800 to $177,800
District of Columbia $68,000 to $189,300
Illinois $59,100 to $177,800
Maine $54,400 to $151,400
Maryland $63,800 to $177,800
Massachusetts $63,800 to $189,300
Minnesota $63,800 to $177,800
New York $66,300 to $205,800
New Jersey $68,000 to $205,800
Virginia $59,100 to $189,300
Washington $80,200 to $189,300

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