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    75-100% Research Assistant - Iowa City, United States - University of Iowa

    University of Iowa
    University of Iowa Iowa City, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    BASIC FUNCTION


    Provide support for research by conducting experiments, collecting and analyzing results and performing operational duties in a research laboratory that studies renal diseases.

    Key areas of responsibilities include maintaining animal colony and genotyping, conducting research activities/experiments, collecting, analyzing and summarizing data, preparing reports, facilities and equipment management.


    KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

    Research:

    • Perform research activities based upon protocols developed by other research staff or principal investigator of the research project.
    • Read and review articles as directed.
    • As individual skills develop, analyze literature to develop hypothesis for discussion with other researchers or principal investigator.

    Experiments, Investigations, Evaluations:

    • Read and understand protocols.
    • Arrange and plan daily activities to prepare for research protocols.
    • Set up and operate research materials or equipment.
    • Perform procedures assuring fidelity to protocols.
    • Recruit, consent and enroll research subjects; perform varied tasks in the research environment (lab, clinic, field, classroom).
    • Adhere to safety and compliance guidelines.
    • Collect, record and consolidate data as directed by the Principal Investigator.
    • Track progress of research activities.
    • Adhere to Quality Assurance protocols to maintain validity and integrity of research data.
    • As individual skills develop, troubleshoot, analyze and propose modifications to protocols; perform complex techniques per protocol; test and evaluate current procedures; develop and implement procedures for monitoring data integrity; present results at team meetings.
    Collect, Analyze and Summarize Data; Prepare Reports; Contribute to Manuscripts, Publications:


    • Collect and track, perform data entry for reports and maintain records of methods used.
    • Prepare materials for reports.
    • As skills develop, analyze data.
    • May present results/finding at team and departmental meetings.

    Administrative and Project Management:

    • Assist with IRB, ACURF or similar protocol submissions, if applicable.
    • Track various indicators of project progress and summarize in reports to the research team.
    • Assist in documenting compliance with safety and regulatory guidelines.

    Facilities and Equipment Management:

    • Assist in the preparation, calibration, and maintenance of laboratory and facility equipment.
    • Assist with procurement of supplies and materials.
    • May initiate purchasing requests, monitor accounts/expenditures; reconcile statements.

    Supervision/Staffing:

    • As skills develop, may train, provide direction, assignments, feedback, coaching and counseling of employees to assure outcomes are achieved.
    Education Required

    A bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.


    Required Qualifications:

    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
    • Experience preparing buffer solution and common molecular biological regents is required.
    • Experience in quality control / quality assessment of equipment, procedures and tests is required.
    • Ability to perform data collection, reporting and analysis is required.
    • Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint is required.

    Desired Qualifications:

    • Experience with mouse colony set up and maintenance including inbreeding and genotyping is highly desirable.
    • Understanding of molecular genetics principles is desirable.
    • Experience performing DNA, RNA, and protein preparation and purification is desirable.
    • Experience performing cell and tissue cultures is desirable.

    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 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 michaela-davis-Additional Information


    • Classification Title: Research Assistant
    • Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific
    • Schedule: Full-time
    • Work Modality Options: On Campus
    Compensation

    Pay Level: 3A

    Contact Information


    • Organization: Healthcare
    • Contact Name: Michaela Davis
    * Contact Email: michaela-davis-
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