Research Assistant - Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (Pedley Lab)
Education Requirements
Bachelor's degree or higher in STEM field.
Experience Requirements
Prior experience in mammalian cell culture, microscopy, and basic molecular biology techniques such as PCR, Western blotting, and molecular cloning
Desired Qualifications
- Excellence organizational and time-management skills
- Prior research experience in bacterial and mammalian cell culture
- Willing to learn new techniques
Technical Competencies
Research
Knowledge of formal methodologies, tools and techniques for conducting research, studies and tests.
Research Analysis
Knowledge of and the ability to locate, interpret and evaluate research findings compiled and documented by others and use this material to support empirical research.
Research Documentation
Knowledge of and ability to utilize tools and techniques for producing well-written, meaningful and usable documentation of research findings.
Research Ethics/Compliance
Knowledge of practices, behaviors, applicable laws, rules, and regulations governing proper research conduct; ability to demonstrate ethical and compliant behavior in diverse situations.
Research Safety
Knowledge of the procedures and programs in place in the organization to ensure employee, student and subject safety (occupational safety, fire, patient, animal, drug, radiation, environmental safety and emergency plans); ability to train others; ability to take appropriate actions in case of emergency.
Application Process: To be considered, applicants must upload a CV or resume, and cover letter (under submission relevant materials) 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 required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background/education verification. Up to 3 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. Please contact rosemary-stratton@uiowa.edu with any questions regarding the application process.
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.
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