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REQUIRES:

  • Bachelor’s degree in biology, microbiology, 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.

 

HIGHLY Desirable:

  • Experience with immunohistochemistry, tissue harvesting and embedding, paraffin section, and protein assays are highly desirable. Candidates with prior experience of working with mice will be prioritized for consideration.
  • Mouse handling, husbandry, and genotyping.

 

Desirable:

  • Demonstrated experience working in a collaborative environment.

 

Please attach a cover letter, resume, and 3 names of professional reference as part of the application process. 

 

Applicant materials should clearly indicate qualifications for advertised position.



Note to Applicant:  Applicants should assure their application/resume and cover letter illustrate the work experience they have that demonstrates the qualifications and competencies listed above.  Unless otherwise noted, the proficiency level required for the position is Basic and Working Experience.

  • Basic Experience is defined as using basic understanding of the field to perform job duties; may need some guidance on job duties; applies learning to recommend options to address unusual situations.
  • Working Experience is defined as successfully completes diverse tasks of the job; applies and enhances knowledge and skill in both usual and unusual issues; needs minimal guidance in addressing unusual situations.

Definitions of the other proficiency levels are found at:  http://hr.uiowa.edu/competencies/proficiency-levels.  

 

The Research Assistant is the 1st of 4 levels in the Research Professional (PRK) job family.  For more information about this job family visit:  https://hris.uiowa.edu/CC_Redesign/driver.php?ACTION=DETAIL&FAMILY=PRK.

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.

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