Research Associate - Anesthesia

What you will need:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in related scientific field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• One year of related experience.
• Extensive understanding of scientific principles. Demonstrated performance to use knowledge and skills when needed.
• Demonstrated ability to apply theoretical knowledge of science principals to problem solve work.
• Ability to maintain detailed records of experiments and outcomes. Edit and revise as needed.
• General computer skills and ability to quickly learn and master computer programs, databases, and scientific applications.
• Ability to work under deadlines with general guidance.
• Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to accurately complete detailed work.

Desired Qualifications:

• A Bachelor of Science in molecular biology or related discipline or equivalent experience.
• Two years’ experience.
• Technical writing experience in SOP’s, protocols, and reports.
• Proficiency with human cell culture techniques, experience with iPSC is highly valued.
• Experience with laboratory animal experiments, in particular, s.c. injection of drugs.
• Experience with tissue homogenization and single cell preparation from various tissues, primarily cardiomyocytes.
• Proficiency with basic molecular biology techniques, such as gel electrophoresis, PCR, and recombinant DNA techniques.
• Routinely perform cardiomyocyte and endothelial cell differentiation experiments using human iPSCs.
• Possess initiative, ability to multi-task and a desire to acquire new technical skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and collaborators.
• Experimental design, execution of plan and presentation of data to team.
• Utilization of good documentation practices.

Position and Application details:

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 for 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 Charlie Miner at charlie-miner@uiowa.edu.