Research Assistant
REQUIRES:
- Bachelor’s degree in biology, molecular biology, anatomy and/or physiology, biochemistry, genetics, or equivalent; or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- Typically requires 6 months experience including: DNA Cloning, or PCR, or DNA/RNA isolations.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Desirable:
- Experience with immunohistochemistry, tissue harvesting and embedding, paraffin section, and protein assays. Candidates with prior experience of working with mice will be prioritized for consideration.
- Mouse handling, husbandry, and genotyping.
- Demonstrated experience working in a collaborative environment.
- Previous experience with laboratory ordering and financial tracking.
In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload (and mark as “Relevant File”) to their submission: cover letter, resume, and 3 names of professional reference.
Job opening are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. 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 COD-Requisitions@iowa.uiowa.edu.
Successful candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.
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.
