Research Assistant - Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Education Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in biochemistry, biology, or related area.
Experience Requirements
- Experience in generation and manipulation of recombinant DNA
- Experience in histological preparation of tissue
- Experience in protein isolation and western analysis
- Experience maintaining and working with mammalian cultured cells
- Experience maintaining and working with fruit fly cultures and mouse colonies
- Experience in written and oral data presentation
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Desired Qualifications
- Knowledge of the fundamental principles of biochemistry, molecular biology, and genetics
- Experience performing behavior assays using mice
- Experience performing electrical recordings on mice
- Experience culturing and performing genetics using Drosophila (fruit flies)
- Experience manipulating and quantifying gene and protein expression in cell culture systems
- Ability to provide technical instruction and mentorship to laboratory members of the team
- Ability to work independently
Application Process: To be considered, applicants must upload a CV or resume, and cover letter (under submission required 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.
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.
