Research Assistant-Otolaryngology
Required Qualification:
A Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Preference: Biology, Microbiology, Genetics or Similar
Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
Experience with molecular biology techniques including PCR, DNA extraction, gel electrophoresis and Sanger sequencing is required.
Experience with MS Excel, Word is required.
Desirable Qualifications
Experience with next-generation sequencing
Experience with microscopy, including confocal, epiflourescent and / or light microscopy
Experience mentoring undergraduate research students, including training in lab techniques and guiding research projects
Experience with cloning and mammalian cell culture
Experience and willingness to work with rodent animals (mice) and to acquire expertise in relevant histologic and surgical procedures under direction provided by principal investigator and other staff
Experience developing primers, amplimer validation and protocol development
Experience with protein assays including co-immunoprecipitation, electromobility shift assays.
Experience with high throughput experiments including RNA sequencing.
Experience with minigene assays
Successful candidates will be subject to a criminal background check and education/credential verification. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment 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 posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.
For additional questions, please contact Lydia Messer at lydia-messer@uiowa.edu
Benefits Highlights
Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans
The University of Iowa offers a generous benefits package, including paid vacation and paid sick leave. Complete information regarding the full benefits package may be viewed at: Benefits | University Human Resources - The University of Iowa (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:
Tuesdays & Thursdays 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Or 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.
