Research Assistant - Histology Research Laboratory, Pathology
Required Qualifications:
- Requires a Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent combination of education and experience and the ability to apply and translate this knowledge to biological research.
- Experience in handling human or animal tissue.
- Excellent written and interpersonal verbal communication skills are required.
- Experience in consistently following Standard Operating Procedures.
- Experience with histology techniques, including sectioning, special stains, and/or immunostaining.
- Consistent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Experience with Office applications, including spreadsheet data using Excel.
- Demonstrated ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
- Proven ability to work in a high project volume work environment.
- Ability to effectively prioritize projects to meet deadlines consistently.
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 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 Brenda Carey by email at brenda-carey@uiowa.edu.
Applicant Resource Center –
Need help submitting an application or accepting an offer? Support is available! Our Applicant Resource Center is now open in the Fountain Lobby at the Main Hospital.
Hours:
Monday 8:00am – 10:00am
Tuesday 8:00am – 10:00am
Wednesday 8:00am – 1:00pm
Thursday 8:00am – 10:00am
Friday 12:30pm – 5:00pm
And by Appointment:
Contact TAHealthCareSupport@healthcare.uiowa.edu to schedule a time to visit.
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.
