Temporary Research Assistant - Surgery Department

University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Iowa Department of Surgery is seeking a temporary, hourly Research Assistant to support Dr. Weigel's laboratory by assisting with basic research activities focused on understanding transcription mechanisms in breast cancer and melanoma.

Responsibilities include basic research activities, data collection and analysis, literature review, and assisting with general lab operations. The position is up to 20 hours per week and requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. Biological science or health degree preferred
• Previous research experience
• Previous experience handling laboratory animals

Responsibilities

• Perform basic research activities, including procedures on laboratory animals
• Assist with experimental design, including revising protocols
• Data collection and analysis
• Compiling results to present to team
• Assist with general laboratory operations, equipment cleaning, and troubleshooting
• Reviewing scientific literature
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Lab techniques

Animal handling

Data analysis

Literature review

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Temporary Research Assistant - Surgery Department

The University of Iowa Department of Surgery is seeking a temporary, hourly Research Assistant to support Dr. Weigel's laboratory by assisting with basic research activities focused on understanding transcription mechanisms in breast cancer and melanoma.

Responsibilities Include

• Perform basic research activities, including procedures on laboratory animals
• Assist with experimental design, including revising protocols
• Data collection and analysis
• Compiling results to present to team
• Assist with general laboratory operations, equipment cleaning, and troubleshooting
• Reviewing scientific literature
• Other duties as assigned

Schedule

This position is expected to work on an as-needed basis, up to 20 hours/week.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. Biological science or health degree preferred
• Previous research experience
• Previous experience handling laboratory animals

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.

Contact

ERIN CURRY
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Email: [e-mail]