Pediatrics Hematology/Oncology Research Assistant
• A Bachelor's degree in a natural or health science field or discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated experience with analysis and management programs such as DNAStar Lasergene.
• Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Minimum of 3 months experience of immunofluorescence and confocal imaging of hepatocytes and neurons.
Highly Desired Qualifications
• Demonstrated experience in viral and non-viral vector production and in vivo and in vitro gene transfer techniques.
• Demonstrated experience in factor VIII and von Willebrand factor ELISA measurement.
• Demonstrated experience in mouse behavior testing.
• Demonstrated experience in tissue sectioning and immunohistochemistry.
• One year experience caring for and handling mice to include mouse colony maintenance and management is highly desired.
Please attach a resume and cover letter as part of the application process. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on April 23, 2020. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. For questions or additional information, please contact Pediatrics Human Resources at pedsuichildrenshr@healthcare.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.
