Student Research Assistant- Histo

University of Iowa; Coralville, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Iowa is seeking a Student Research Assistant for the Histopathology Service Center in Coralville. The role supports lab-based tasks and prepares specimens for processing under supervision.

Responsibilities include maintaining clean work areas, handling specimens, and assisting staff with routine duties. Open to undergraduates registered at an accredited institution; background checks may apply.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in engineering, biology, or other major with laboratory coursework.
• Exceptional attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Clean laboratory work areas and equipment. Wash/sterilize instrumentation, glassware and laundry used by the service center.
• Receive, inventory and store biological specimens, lab supplies and reagents.
• Run errands, deliver samples, supplies and equipment to appropriate locations.
• Clean and organize completed histology slides for slide scanning, storage or return to client.
• Assist staff with non-technical duties as necessary.

Skills

Attention to detail

Numerical accuracy

Written communication

Verbal communication

Teamwork

Lab procedures

Instruction following

Education

Pursuing degree with laboratory coursework

Tools

MS Office

Power tools

Job description

Department Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation/Carver College of Medicine

Jobcode Laboratory Research Assistant

Working Title Student Research Assistant- Histo

Details

The University of Iowa Health Care, Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation’s Histopathology Service Center (located on the Oakdale Research Campus in Coralville) is looking for student research assistants to assist with various laboratory-based tasks.

This position requires 15- 20 hours per week during the school year and, if desired, up to 40 hours per week in the summer. Applicants must have reliable transportation (personal vehicle, Cambus, or other form of transportation).

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Clean laboratory work areas and equipment. Wash/sterilize instrumentation, glassware and laundry used by the service center.
• Receive, inventory and store biological specimens, lab supplies and reagents.
• Run errands, deliver samples, supplies and equipment to appropriate locations.
• Clean and organize completed histology slides for slide scanning, storage or return to client.
• Assist staff with non-technical duties as necessary.

Required Qualifications:

• Pursuing a degree in engineering, biology, or other major with laboratory coursework.
• Exceptional attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work well within a team and communicate effectively with staff and other students.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions accurately.
• Ability to learn and perform basic lab procedures.

Desired Qualifications include:

• Previous laboratory experience.
• Experience with MS Office.
• Experience with power tools.

This position is only open to undergraduate students registered at an accredited institution.

Successful candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.

Contact MICHAEL LUCAS
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