Research Assistant
EDUCATION REQUIRED:
Requires the academic knowledge of a scientific discipline plus the ability to translate, adapt and apply the knowledge that is generally associated with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in neuroscience, physiology, pharmacology, biology, chemistry, or physics or related biomedical field or an equivalent combination of education and progressively responsible experience in a research laboratory environment.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Prior experience working in a neuroscience research laboratory
Experience with the MATLAB to analyze the data
Experience with the Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Word)
Self-motivated and driven to learn new skills and techniques
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent organizational skills
HIGHLY DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience working with murine models of disease in a research setting
Experience maintaining multiple genetically-modified mouse colonies simultaneously
Experience performing rodent brain stereotaxic microinjection
Experience in preparing buffer solutions and common molecular biological reagents
Experience ordering reagents and equipment, and maintaining chemical inventory records
Experience maintaining safety and regulatory records and paperwork
Strong organizational skills and team leadership experience
Ability to work independently
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT:
Please attach a resume and cover letter as part of the application process. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended. For questions or additional information, please contact Lisa Ringen at lisa-ringen@uiowa.edu. Successful candidates will be subject to a credential and 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.
