Research Assistant - Genetics
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, or a related scientific field.
- Minimum of six months experience in molecular biology research.
- Minimum of six months experience with basic lab techniques including DNA and RNA preparation.
- Demonstrated experience preparing solutions.
- Demonstrated experience using cell cultures.
- Demonstrated ability to work well both independently and in a team setting.
- Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills including maintaining lab notes.
- Demonstrated proficiency with computer programs – specifically MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
- Ability to multitask effectively, prioritize multiple projects and display initiative in anticipating and resolving problems.
Desirable Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience in data presentation is desirable.
- Demonstrated experience with computational skills such as computer programming is desirable.
- Demonstrated experience providing intellectual contributions to research is desirable.
Highly Desired Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience with mouse colony maintenance and rodent handling is highly desirable.
- Demonstrated experience in the development and execution of genomic work including qPCR, PCR, rtPCR, genotyping and application of rtPCR to COVID19 testing is highly desirable.
Application Process: In order to be considered, applicants must upload a resume & 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. Applications will be accepted until position is filled. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. For questions or additional information, please contact Pediatrics Human Resources at pedsuichildrenshr@healthcare.uiowa.edu.
Successful candidates will be subject to a credential and criminal background check.
This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.
Equal opportunity employer
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.
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.
