50-100% Research Assistant - Pulmonary

The University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Iowa is seeking a Research Assistant to support laboratory research across bench and field settings. You will conduct experiments, collect and analyze data, prepare reports, and contribute to manuscripts while assisting with project management and compliance tasks.

Required is a Bachelor's degree or equivalent and at least 1 year of experience, with strong written and verbal communication.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1 year of experience is required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• 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 investigators.
• Adhere to safety and compliance guidelines.
• Collect, record and consolidate data as directed by the Principal Investigator.
• Prepare materials for reports and manuscripts.

Skills

Communication skills

Written English

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Provide support for research by conducting experiments, collecting and analyzing results and performing operational duties associated with the laboratory (bench), animal or human research. Key areas of responsibilities include conducting research activities/experiments, collecting, analyzing and summarizing data, preparing reports, contributing to manuscripts/publications, administrative and project management, facilities and equipment management, and supervision/staffing.

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 investigators.

Experiments, Investigations, Evaluations:

Read and understand protocols.

Arrange and plan daily activities to prepare research protocols.

Set up and operate research materials or equipment.

Perform procedures assuring fidelity to protocols.

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; pay 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.

Prepare bibliographies and abstracts for publications.

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.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

1 year of experience is required.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.

DERSIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Familiarity with basic lab research techniques including but not limited to sample processing, qPCR, ELISA, DNA/RNA extraction, and cell culture techniques.
• Comfortable working with research animals if needed.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 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 [e-mail].

Additional Information

• Classification Title: Research Assistant
• Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific
• Schedule: Full-time

Compensation

Contact Information

• Contact Name: Ashley Nelson
• Contact Email: [e-mail]

Equal opportunity employer

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences.

Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, [phone] or [e-mail] . For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543 .

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