Research Assistant
Education Required
A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience Requirements
Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
Previous experience in the following techniques is required:
-Tissue culture
-Immunoblotting
-Mixing basic laboratory reagents and maintaining reagent stocks
-Following basic molecular biology protocols (for example, drug treatment of cells, cell counts, cell proliferation assays)
Desirable Qualifications
Previous experience in the following techniques is desirable:
-PCR, design of DNA vectors
-Mouse husbandry
- Maintenance of laboratory certifications
-Ordering and organization of laboratory supplies
-Maintenance of laboratory databases (examples include tissue culture liquid
nitrogen stocks, antibody catalogues, reagent catalogues, and mouse colony
records)
Application Process: In order to be considered, applicants must upload a resume, cover letter and 3
references that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this
position.
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days.
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.
