Research Assistant - Institute for Vision Research

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Engineering, or other biological science, or an appropriate combination of education and years of experience working in an academic research environment.
• Experience with standard molecular biology and biochemical techniques (e.g., protein isolation from human and animal tissue samples, PCR/qPCR, and Western blot).
• Experience with aseptic tissue culture techniques (e.g., establishing and maintaining primary cell lines and human iPSCs).
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Practical knowledge of stem cell or mammalian cell culture and aseptic technique.
• Familiarity with Macintosh and PC computers, including the applications Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and Photoshop is desirable.
• Basic understanding of standard molecular biology and biochemical techniques (e.g. nucleic acid extraction, PCR/qPCR, ICC/IHC, Western blot etc.).

POSITION EXPECTATIONS

1.    Demonstrates respect for all members of the University community in the course of performing one’s duties and in response to administrators, supervisors, coworkers, and customers. 

2.    Welcomes the richness of talent from a diverse workforce and recognizes that diversity brings stimulation, challenge, and energy that contribute to a productive and effective workplace. 

3.    Represents the interests of the University and of unit leadership in the use of resources to meet service and productivity demands within unit goals and budgets; strives to promote continual process and quality improvement.

4.    Seeks opportunities to enhance one’s own professional knowledge, skills, and abilities as they relate to one’s current position and/or to prepare for potential future roles and overall career development.   

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

• Training in advanced techniques will be provided by appropriate laboratory personnel or the Laboratory Director/Principal Investigator on an ongoing and as needed basis.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

• Functional supervision of lab student workers may be exercised.

POSITION & 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. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.

For additional questions, please contact Melissa Monhollon, HR Manager, at melissa-monhollon@uiowa.edu or 319-356-4674.