Research Assistant - Microbiology and Immunology (Perlman Lab)

• A Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, Biochemistry or Biology, or an equivalent combination of education and experience 
• Experience working in a virology or immunology laboratory or a related field
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Basic knowledge of each of the following:
  • General microbiologic techniques, such as culture, storage, and safe handling of pathogenic agents
  • Standard molecular techniques, including PCR, qPCR, plasmid purification, bacterial transformation, agarose gel electrophoresis, restriction enzyme analyses, western blotting, and ELISA
  • Handling animal tissues
  • Mammalian cell culture and sterile techniques
  • Fluorescence microscopy
  • Gathering, recording, and analyzing of experimental data
  • Data analysis and presentation software
  • Experience in titering and growing virus

• Prior experience with each of the following:
  • Handling animals, including but not restricted to IV and IN injections, blood collection, and performing in vivo experiments with the animals
  • Generation and characterization of virus stocks
  • BSL3 protocols
  • Simple flow cytometric analysis

Application Process: In order to be considered, applicants must upload a CV or 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 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 credential and criminal background check. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization. Professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.

For additional questions, please contact Anne Beyerink at anne-phillips@uiowa.edu.