Research Assistant for Cardiovascular Medicine

Required Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in a biomedical related field, animal science, veterinary technology or other related science program or an equivalent combination of education and progressively responsible experience in an animal caretaking or research laboratory environment
• A minimum of 1 year of progressively responsible experience in a research laboratory environment or animal caretaking.
• 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.

Position and Application Details

In order 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 subject to a criminal background check and education/credential verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.

For additional questions, please contact michaela-davis-1@uiowa.edu.

Benefits Highlights

• Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans
• The University of Iowa offers a generous benefits package, including paid vacation and paid sick leave. Complete information regarding the full benefits package may be viewed at: https://hr.uiowa.edu/benefits/fpsm.