Student Lab Research Assistant - Drack Lab

Davita Inc.; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Student Lab Research Assistant to support research aimed at finding treatments for genetic blindness in children. This part-time position offers hands-on experience in a laboratory environment, focusing on translational studies with mouse models. Candidates should be STEM majors aiming for a career in medicine or science, with proficiency in lab skills and computer software.

Qualifications

• Freshman or higher undergraduate majoring in a STEM field.
• Experience with hands-on laboratory courses preferred.
• Willing to handle small animals.

Responsibilities

• Assist in translational research studies using mouse models.
• Collect and analyze data from human studies.
• Perform mouse husbandry and general laboratory organization.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Education

Undergraduate in a STEM field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Excel

Job description

Student Lab Research Assistant - Drack Lab

Posting ID	150375
Department	Ophthalmology & Visual Science/Carver College of Medicine
Jobcode	Temp Employee - Non-UI Student
Working Title	Student Lab Research Assistant - Drack Lab
Details	Full/Part Time Status:Part Time Percent Time:50% (up to 20 hours per week) Position Description: The Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science is seeking a undergraduate Student Research Assistant (PZ07) interested in assisting in research to find treatments for genetic causes of blindness in children. Duties of the Student Research Assistant position to include: Perform and help design translational research studies using mouse models of human disease. Perform mouse husbandry and general laboratory organization. May include collecting and analyzing data from human studies including electroretinogram, optical coherence tomography, visual fields and other clinical studies. Supervision Received: General supervision is received from the study PI. Immediate supervision is received from Post-doctoral fellow and other laboratory and clinical supervisory personnel. Education Requirement: The candidate should be a freshman or higher undergraduate with a major in a STEM field. Experience with hands-on laboratory courses and interest in a career in medicine or science is preferred. Required Qualifications:Willing to handle and work with small animals (training is provided); excellent oral and written communication skills; strong organizational skills; must be proficient with computer software including MicroSoft Office, Adobe Acrobat and Excel database software; prior experience in a laboratory setting. Desirable Qualifications: Knowledge of medical and genetic terminology. Experience or previous course work in the research process, especially in either animal or ophthalmology research.
Contact	ARLENE DRACK Phone: [phone] Email: [e-mail]
Application Instructions	Qualified candidates should e-mail resume/CV and current class schedule to Dr. Arlene Drack at [e-mail].
Ad Start Date	06/06/2025
Ad End Date	06/09/2025