Anesthesia Research Assistant: In Vivo & Lab Studies

University of Iowa Health Care - Department of Anesthesia; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Iowa Health Care - Department of Anesthesia is seeking a Research Assistant to join a lab focusing on acute inflammation and endothelial response to surgical stress. The role involves in vivo mouse studies, in vitro human cell work, and clinical outcome measures.

Responsibilities include reading and interpreting experiments, contributing to protocol improvements, supporting publication efforts, and assisting with lab maintenance, inventory, and safety records.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related scientific field or equivalent experience.
• General understanding of scientific principles.
• Ability to maintain detailed records of experiments and biobanked samples.
• Proficient computer skills and ability to learn databases and scientific software.
• Ability to work under deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• In vivo mechanistic studies (mice)
• Read and understand existing experiments and interpret results
• Contribute to publication of findings and prepare procedures and proposals
• Assist with general lab maintenance, stock, chemical inventory, safety records, and lab support

Skills

Scientific principles

Record keeping

Computer skills

Deadline-driven work

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related scientific field

Job description

The University of Iowa Health Care - Department of Anesthesia is seeking a Research Assistant to join a lab focusing on acute inflammation and endothelial response to surgical stress. The role involves in vivo mouse studies, in vitro human cell work, and clinical outcome measures.

Responsibilities include reading and interpreting experiments, contributing to protocol improvements, supporting publication efforts, and assisting with lab maintenance, inventory, and safety records.