Research Assistant: DSHB Antibody Validation and Development
Education Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or a related field.
Required Qualifications:
- Experience in biomedical laboratory research, particularly in antibody validation or protein expression.
- Strong professional organizational and communication skills.
- Familiarity with standard molecular biology techniques (DNA, RNA, Protein analysis) and data analysis and computational tools.
- Valid drivers’ license and ability to meet and maintain UI Fleet Safety Standards
Desired Qualifications:
- Prior experience with mammalian cell culture, recombinant antibody expression systems, or antibody purification.
- Experience with immunofluorescence and high-throughput image analysis.
- Experience in a dynamic research environment.
- Interest in contributing to open science and reproducibility in biomedical research.
Position and Application details:
For additional job details and to apply please visit https://jobs.uiowa.edu/ and access requisition #25006058.
To be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a "Relevant File" to the submission.
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.
For additional questions, please contact: vance-morris@uiowa.edu.
Benefits Highlights:
Regular salaried position. Pay Level 3A. Located in Iowa City, Iowa.
Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans.
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Joining the University of Iowa means becoming a vital part of the Hawkeye community, where your work directly impacts education, research, and student success. Enjoy exceptional health coverage, university-paid life insurance, robust retirement plans, and generous leave policies. Benefit from 24/7 support services, well-being resources, and access to UI Health Care specialists. Grow professionally with advanced training, leadership development, and tuition assistance. Iowa City offers a great quality of life with world-class performances at Hancher Auditorium, Big Ten athletics, top-ranked public schools, and outdoor recreation. Join us in making a difference at a leading Big Ten university and premier public research institution.
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The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity 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, or associational preferences.
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