Research Technician II - Reproductive Health Lab

Iowa State University; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)

Employee health and wellbeing benefits

Retirement plan options

Job summary

Iowa State University’s Department of Animal Science seeks a Research Technician II to support PFAS-related studies on ovarian function. Join a collaborative research team and contribute to data collection, analysis, and publication preparation in a dynamic lab environment.

You will gain exposure to molecular and cellular techniques, tissue collection, and data management while working with researchers across Iowa State and affiliated institutions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 3 years related experience.
• Experience with molecular or cellular laboratory techniques such as RNA isolation, protein extraction, Western blotting, immunohistochemistry, histology, or microscopy.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate laboratory activities, prepare reagents and experimental materials, and maintain accurate research records and inventories.
• Perform animal research procedures, including dosing, breeding colony management, tissue collection, necropsy support, and biological sample processing in accordance with approved research protocols.
• Conduct molecular and cellular laboratory techniques such as RNA isolation, protein extraction, Western blotting, immunohistochemistry, histological processing, microscopy, and follicle quantification.
• Collect, organize, analyze, and maintain research data from animal studies and laboratory experiments, ensuring data quality, accuracy, and integrity.
• Prepare datasets, summaries, figures, and reports to support research publications, presentations, grant reporting, and other project needs.
• Operate, calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory instrumentation and specialized research equipment, addressing technical issues that may affect experimental outcomes.
• Assist with developing, optimizing, and validating laboratory protocols and research methods and recommend improvements to laboratory processes.
• Train and provide technical guidance to undergraduate researchers, graduate students, and other laboratory personnel on research techniques, laboratory procedures, and safety practices.
• Communicate research findings, technical concerns, and recommendations with the principal investigator and research team.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biology, animal science, biochemistry, molecular biology, reproductive physiology, or a related field.

Job description

Iowa State University’s Department of Animal Science seeks a Research Technician II to support PFAS-related studies on ovarian function. Join a collaborative research team and contribute to data collection, analysis, and publication preparation in a dynamic lab environment.

You will gain exposure to molecular and cellular techniques, tissue collection, and data management while working with researchers across Iowa State and affiliated institutions.