Research Assistant - ICTS Clinical Research Unit

Required Qualifications

• Requires the academic knowledge of a discipline and the ability to translate, adapt, and apply the knowledge that is associated with a Bachelor’s degree or 6 months- 1 year related experience.
• 1 – 3 years’ laboratory experience in a clinical, research or core laboratory with expertise in operating, calibrating, routine maintenance, and troubleshooting equipment.
• General computer skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team as well as to function independently.
• Ability to work some weekends, evenings, and nights per study protocol.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required including positive interpersonal skills as demonstrated through written and verbal interactions.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience with clinical research.
• Knowledge of regulatory guidelines and procedures.
• Ability to work independently.
• Experience in processing research specimen is desirable.
• Certification as Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or specialist certification from the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP). 

Application Process:

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 positing 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. 

On Campus: This position is performed fully on campus. 

For additional questions, please contact Amy Stewart: amy-stewart@uiowa.edu

This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.