Research Assistant - Messingham Dermatology Lab

Minimum Eligibility Requirements
•    Bachelor’s degree in basic science or engineering 
•    Excellent written and verbal communication skills
•    Practical laboratory knowledge of standard techniques, including calculation of molar solutions, measuring liquids, weighing chemicals, sterile tissue culture
•    Previous experience working and performing experiments/assays in a basic science research laboratory

Desired Qualifications
Highly Desirable
•    Experience with immunostaining, confocal microscopy, and analysis
•    Experience performing multicolor flow cytometry and data analysis
Desirable
•    Expertise in using mouse research models, especially to study immunology and antigen specific immunity
•    Expression and purification of proteins from bacterial or mammalian cell lines

UI Health Care Core Values (WECARE)
Welcoming    
We have an environment where everyone has a voice that is heard; that promotes the dignity of our patients, trainees, and employees; and allows all to thrive in their health, work, research, and education.
Excellence    
We achieve and deliver our personal and collective best in the pursuit of quality and accessible health care, education, and research.
Collaboration            
We collaborate with health care systems, providers, and communities across Iowa and the region as well as within our UI community. We believe teamwork—guided by compassion—is the best way to work.
Accountability       
We behave ethically, act with fairness and integrity, take responsibility for our own actions, and respond when errors in behavior or judgment occur.
Respect                       
We create an environment where every individual feels safe, valued, and respected, supporting the well-being and success of all members of our community.
Empowerment            
We commit to fair access to research, health care, and education for our community and opportunities for personal and professional growth for our staff and learners.
 

In order to be considered, applicants must upload a resume and 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 7 calendar days.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.

References: Five professional references will be requested and required at a later step in the recruitment process

Contact lisa-pfannebecker@uiowa.edu with any questions or inquiries regarding this position opening.