Laboratory Anesthesia Research Associate

University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Iowa seeks a Research Associate to join a lab focused on acute inflammation and endothelial response to surgical stress. The role includes in vivo mouse studies and in vitro human cell work, with emphasis on independent experiment design and data presentation.

The candidate should have wet-lab experience including sequencing and data analysis, strong record-keeping, and the ability to coordinate lab tasks, maintain safety records, and contribute to manuscript preparation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related scientific field.
• One year of related experience.
• Extensive understanding of scientific principles.
• Ability to maintain detailed records of experiments and outcomes.
• Advanced computer skills and ability to quickly learn software and databases.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to complete detailed work.

Responsibilities

• Plan and perform in vivo mechanistic studies in mice to support ongoing projects.
• Conduct in vitro experiments with human primary cells.
• Analyze results and interpret implications of experiments.

Skills

Record keeping

Data analysis

Organizational skills

Advanced computer skills

Experiment design

Independent researcher

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related scientific field

Bachelor of Science in molecular medicine or related discipline

Tools

Next-generation sequencing

Spatial transcriptomics

Single-cell sequencing

Cell culture

DNA/RNA work

Animal husbandry (mice)

Job description

University of Iowa seeks a Research Associate to join a lab focused on acute inflammation and endothelial response to surgical stress. The role includes in vivo mouse studies and in vitro human cell work, with emphasis on independent experiment design and data presentation.

The candidate should have wet-lab experience including sequencing and data analysis, strong record-keeping, and the ability to coordinate lab tasks, maintain safety records, and contribute to manuscript preparation.