Research Associate-Molecular Otolaryngology and Renal Research Laboratories

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., biology, biochemistry, immunology) with 3–5 years of wet lab experience in a biology laboratory.

• Proficiency in common laboratory techniques, such as tissue culture, PCR, ELISA, Western blotting, hemolytic assays, immuno-fixation electrophoresis, etc.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Proficiency in computer software applications, including Microsoft Office Suite, FileMaker Pro software, R programming.
• Ability to analyze information and situations,
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

·       Experience working in a CLIA-certified laboratory.

·       Familiarity with regulatory compliance and quality assurance standards.

·       Knowledge of formal methodologies, tools and techniques for conducting research, studies and tests.

·       Knowledge of and the ability to locate, interpret and evaluate research findings compiled and documented by others and use this material to support empirical research.

·       Knowledge of and ability to utilize tools and techniques for producing well-written, meaningful, and usable documentation of research findings.

·       Knowledge of formal methodologies, tools and techniques for conducting research, studies and tests.

·       Knowledge of and the ability to locate, interpret and evaluate research findings compiled and documented by others and use this material to support empirical research.

·       Knowledge of and ability to utilize tools and techniques for producing well-written, meaningful, and usable documentation of research findings.

·       Knowledge of practices, behaviors, applicable laws, rules, and regulations governing proper research conduct; ability to demonstrate ethical and compliant behavior.

·       Knowledge of the procedures and programs in place in the organization to ensure employee, student and subject safety (occupational safety, fire, patient, animal, drug, radiation, environmental safety and emergency plans); ability to train others; ability to take appropriate actions in case of emergency.

Position and Application Details

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)