Research Assistant

Davita Inc.; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the medical research field is seeking a Research Assistant to support projects focused on renal diseases. The role involves conducting experiments, collecting and analyzing data, and preparing reports, alongside maintaining laboratory equipment. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and relevant experience in molecular biology techniques.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• Excellent communication and data analysis skills are essential.
• Experience in molecular biology techniques and quality control is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct experiments and analyze results as part of research activities.
• Collect and summarize data for reports and publications.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and assist with protocol submissions.

Skills

Communication

Data Collection

Data Analysis

Quality Control

Molecular Genetics

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Department Internal Medicine/Carver College of Medicine

Jobcode Research Assistant

Working Title Research Assistant

Details

BASIC FUNCTION

Provide support for research by conducting experiments, collecting and analyzing results, and performing operational duties in a research laboratory that studies renal diseases. Key areas of responsibility include maintaining animal colony and genotyping, conducting research activities/experiments, collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data, preparing reports, facilities and equipment management.

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 investigator.

Experiments, Investigations, Evaluations:

Read and understand protocols.

Arrange and plan daily activities to prepare for research protocols.

Set up and operate research materials or equipment.

Perform procedures assuring fidelity to protocols.

Recruit, consent and enroll research subjects; 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 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.

As skills develop, analyze data.

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.

QUALIFICATIONS

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

Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.

Experience preparing buffer solution and common molecular biological regents is required.

Experience in quality control / quality assessment of equipment, procedures and tests is required.

Ability to perform data collection, reporting and analysis is required.

Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint is required.

Experience with mouse colony set up and maintenance including inbreeding and genotyping is highly desirable.

Understanding of molecular genetics principles is desirable.

Experience performing DNA, RNA, and protein preparation and purification is desirable.

Experience performing cell and tissue cultures is desirable.

Contact
ASHLEY RAYER
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

Application Instructions Please send a copy of your resume to [e-mail].