Research Associate or Research Assistant Iowa Neuropathology Resource Laboratory
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Job Summary
The Department of Pathology is seeking a Research Assistant or Research Associate to Conduct experimental pathology procedures and techniques that are centered on functions in the Iowa Neuropathology Resource Laboratory a research Core in the Department of Pathology. This position will assist with tasks in the INRL as needed under the direction of the INRL Director. Responsibilities include procurement and processing of donated human brain tissue communication with donor families and mortuary staff as needed database entry organization of tissue repository and general laboratory support in collaboration with other INRL staff members. This position is 100% time.
The department intends to hire for one positionfrom either Research Assistant or Research Associatebased on the qualifications of the successful candidate. Please indicate in your application materials the position you wish to be considered for on indicate both.
Duties to include:
Assists in the execution of research projects and requests for services from the lab.
Documents projects procedures and protocols.
Performs procedures in the fields of pathology.
Participates in routine laboratory safety and the maintenance of lab equipment.
Represents the IRNL Core to clientele.
For a full job description please send an e-mail to the contact listed below.
The Department of Pathology is part of UI Health Care a comprehensive health sciences center that serves Iowa and the region as well as patients referred from the United States and overseas. The Clinical Laboratories are well recognized for providing outstanding and comprehensive care to the patients we serve. The breadth and depth of services provided are amongst the best in the country. The educational programs that the department participates in includes medical students clinical laboratory scientists as well as biomedical learn more: Assistant Qualifications:
Requires a Bachelor of Science degree in neuroscience anatomy and physiology health sciences or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
6 months of research experience in a wet bench laboratory setting.
Experience in handling human or animal tissue.
Experience adding data and inventory to a database.
Excellent written and interpersonal verbal communication skills are required.
Experience in consistently following Standard Operating Procedures.
Research Associate Qualifications:
Requires a Bachelor of Science degree in neuroscience anatomy and physiology health sciences or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
1-2 years of research experience in a wet bench laboratory setting.
Experience in handling human or animal tissue.
Experience adding data and inventory to a database.
Excellent written and interpersonal verbal communication skills are required.
Experience in consistently following Standard Operating Procedures.
Desired Qualifications:
Experience with neuroanatomy especially human neuroanatomy.
Previous experience with histology techniques including immunohistochemistry.
Experience using UIBioshare.
HIPAA training and experience working with clinical data.
Consistent attention to detail and accuracy.
Experience with Office applications including spreadsheet data using Excel.
Demonstrated ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Proven ability to work in a high project volume work environment.
Ability to effectively prioritize projects to meet deadlines consistently.
Position and Application details:
In order to be considered for an interview applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a Relevant File to the submission:
Resume
Cover Letter
Pathology will be filling this position at one of two levels. The Research Assistant salary starts at $42392 and the Research Associate classification salary starts at $46450. Salary will be commensurate with education and experience. You must indicate in your cover letter the level of classification (you wish to be considered for or indicate both. See required qualifications for additional information.
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.
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 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.
This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.
For additional questions please contactBrenda Carey via email at.
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Monday 10:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday 10:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m.
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Friday 10:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m.
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Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
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- Data Collection
- DNA Isolation
- Stata
- Biochemistry
- Qualitative Research Interviewing
- Research Experience
- Statistical Software
- Molecular Biology
- Research Laboratory Experience
- Western Blot
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