Anesthesia Research Assistant — Wet-Lab & Data Analysis

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

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.