Core Facility Research Specialist - Biology
Required Qualifications:
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A Master’s degree in Biology, Molecular Biology, Genetics or an equivalent combination of a related discipline and work experience is required.
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At least 2 years of demonstrated experience in the areas of molecular biology and/or genomics involving instrumentation and experimental protocols used for genomics research.
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Hands-on experience in a laboratory setting working with modern sequencing instrumentation.
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Demonstrated ability to learn new genomic technologies and experimental procedures, and to use novel genomic instrumentation.
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Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing with a variety of people on a consistent basis including faculty, staff, and graduate and undergraduate students.
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Job-related experience with and/or commitment to diversity in the work/academic environment.
Desirable Qualifications:
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Direct (hands-on) experience in a laboratory setting working with digital droplet (dd)-ddPCR, real-time (RT)-PCR, and DNA/RNA quality-control instruments.
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Experience with DNA/RNA library preparation, and sequencing data management and analysis (Linux scripting, data acquisition and storage, transcriptomics, de novo genome annotation, DNA base calling, etc.).
Position and Application details:
In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission:
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Resume
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Cover Letter that specifically addresses how you meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position.
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 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 melissa-kaska@uiowa.edu.
Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination 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.
Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu. For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543.
