Anesthesia - Research Assistant - Smith Lab

University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Iowa in Iowa City seeks an Anesthesia - Research Assistant in the Smith Lab to work on research into acute inflammation and endothelial responses to surgical stress. The role involves supporting clinical and in vivo/in vitro studies, with emphasis on careful record-keeping and organization.

Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree in a related field and strong problem-solving and computer skills. Prior wet-lab experience is valued; strong documentation practices are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a scientific field.
• Ability to apply scientific principles to problem solving.
• Ability to maintain detailed experiment records and data.
• Strong computer skills and ability to learn databases and software.
• Ability to meet deadlines with general guidance.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand experiments; interpret results.
• Suggest procedural modifications and protocol improvements.
• Contribute to publication of findings and prepare documents.
• Support general lab maintenance and manage stock and safety records.

Skills

Scientific principles

Record keeping

Computer skills

Deadline-driven

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Literature/documentation learning

Education

Bachelor's degree in related scientific field

Job description

Anesthesia - Research Assistant - Smith Lab

The Research Assistant will work in a research lab focused on the acute inflammation and endothelial response to acute surgical stress. Clinical outcomes of interest include postoperative acute kidney injury and delirium. Study techniques include clinical studies of surgical patients, in vivo mechanistic studies (mice), and in vitro human primary cell experiments. The successful candidate should have experience in an academic medical-science focused laboratory with a wet-lab component, along with excellent record keeping ability and organization skills. Prior experience with wet-lab methods including single-cell studies and murine survival surgeries is highly desired, but not a requirement.

Position Responsibilities:

• Read and understand existing experiments in support of ongoing research projects based on knowledge of scientific theory. Interpret and perform analyses of results
• Offer suggestions regarding modifications to procedures and protocols
• Contribute to publication of findings as needed. Participate in the preparation of written documents, including procedures, presentations, and proposals
• Assist with general lab maintenance as needed; assist with maintaining lab stock, assist with management of chemical inventory and safety records, and provide general lab support as needed

About The Department of Anesthesia:
The Department of Anesthesia provides exceptional patient experiences and a positive work environment through excellence, compassionate care, continuous improvement, innovative research, and collaborative learning.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in related scientific field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• General understanding of scientific principles
• Demonstrated ability to apply theoretical knowledge of science principles to problem solve work
• Ability to maintain detailed records of experiments, outcomes, and biobanked samples
• General computer skills and ability to quickly learn computer programs, databases, and scientific applications
• Ability to work under deadlines with general guidance
• Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to accurately complete detailed work

Desired Qualifications:

• A Bachelor of Science related to molecular medicine or related discipline or equivalent experience
• Experience in wet-lab methods
• A reference from the principal investigator on the applicant’s work during their most recent laboratory experience
• Technical writing experience in SOP’s, protocols, and reports
• Experimental design, execution of plan and presentation of data to team

Utilization of good documentation practices

Position and Application details:

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.

Additional Information

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

Contact Information

• Contact Name: Mark S. Peck

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.

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