Research Associate - Endocrinology & Metabolism

Education Requirement:

A Master’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Qualifications:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required. 

Minimum 3 years of experience in research utilizing cell biology or molecular biology is required. 

Excellent pipetting skill is required. The position invovles performance of molecular biology and pancreatic islet isolation.

Experience dissecting animals is required.

Experience with sterile technique and cell/tissue culture is required.

Desired Qualifications:

Experience in pancreatic islet isolation and culture is preferred

Experience with DNA, RNA, protein, and lipid  analyses is preferred.

Experience with mouse colonies and mouse surgery is preferred. 

Experience in confocal microscopy and high resolution imaging technique is preferred.

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 posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended. 
 
Successful candidates will be subject to a criminal background check and education/credential verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.
 
For additional questions, please contact kiley-skay@uiowa.edu