Research Assistant: Lab Experiments & Data Analysis

The University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Iowa is seeking a Research Assistant to support laboratory research across bench and field settings. You will conduct experiments, collect and analyze data, prepare reports, and contribute to manuscripts while assisting with project management and compliance tasks.

Required is a Bachelor's degree or equivalent and at least 1 year of experience, with strong written and verbal communication.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1 year of experience is required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• 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 investigators.
• Adhere to safety and compliance guidelines.
• Collect, record and consolidate data as directed by the Principal Investigator.
• Prepare materials for reports and manuscripts.

Skills

Communication skills

Written English

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

The University of Iowa is seeking a Research Assistant to support laboratory research across bench and field settings. You will conduct experiments, collect and analyze data, prepare reports, and contribute to manuscripts while assisting with project management and compliance tasks.

Required is a Bachelor's degree or equivalent and at least 1 year of experience, with strong written and verbal communication.