Research Assistant - Cancer Biology

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree in biological sciences or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience in an animal caretaking or research laboratory environment.
• Minimum of 2 years of progressively responsible experience in a research laboratory environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, organizational skills, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office

Desirable Qualifications:

• Ability to work independently while being accountable and efficient with time management.
• Have a willingness and capacity to learn and teach others.
• Previous experience with rodent colony management and caretaking.
• IACUC training, knowledge and familiarity with compliance rules and regulations.
• Experience with DNA/RNA techniques: DNA/RNA isolation and PCR experiments.
• Experience with Protein techniques: protein isolation, immunoblotting, immunohistochemistry/ immunofluorescence.

Application Process: In order to be considered, applicants must upload a cover letter and resume (under submission relevant materials) that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position. Successful candidates will be asked to provide 5 references at a later stage of the interview process.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on 10/04/2022.

Successful candidates will be subject to a criminal background check and successful completion of a health evaluation. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.

For additional questions, please contact Jordan Adam at 319-384-6144 or jordan-adam@uiowa.edu.