Research Assistant, Microvascular Physiology Lab

Iowa, IA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Department of Health Sport and Human Physiology is seeking a Research Assistant with phlebotomy skills to work in the Microvascular Physiology Lab under the direction of Professor Anna Stanhewicz. The lab conducts research to understand the mechanisms underlying increased cardiovascular and metabolic disease risk in human research participants. The Research Assistant will work with the research team including other research staff and graduate and undergraduate students to assist in conducting research projects in the mechanisms of microvascular dysfunction.

This is a two-year specified term position with the possibility of extension for up to one additional year. The position is anticipated to begin in mid-to-late April.

This position not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.

This is a 100% on-site position on the University of Iowa campus.

Key Responsibilities

Perform standard and moderately complex research procedures in human subjects including phlebotomy.
Manage the safety of human research participants.
Coordinate research subject participation.
Oversee research participant compliance with study protocols including medication adherence.
Work with and train other laboratory personnel or students in research techniques and compliance measures.
Act as Laboratory Safety Officer and point of contact for Environmental Health & Safety.
Assist in preparation of reports to IRB NIH FDA and other relevant regulatory boards and agencies.

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Education Required

Bachelors degree in biology chemistry physiology kinesiology or nursing awarded prior to the position start date.

Required Qualifications

Demonstrated skill in phlebotomy and/or phlebotomy certification licensure or training.
Demonstrated experience with word processing and spreadsheet applications and the ability to learn new technical skills quickly.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated attention to detail strong organizational skills and experience keeping records with accuracy.
Minimum of 1 year of clinical or laboratory experience in the areas of biology chemistry medicine pharmacology physiology or related field.

Desired Qualifications

Demonstrated experience working with human research participants patients clients or customers in a professional role.
Demonstrated ability to maintain a safe healthy and functional working environment in the lab.
Experience working with electronic medical records such as Epic.

Position and Application Details

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Pay Level 3A

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Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar 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.

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The Department of Health Sport and Human Physiology is seeking a Research Assistant with phlebotomy skills to work in the Microvascular Physiology Lab under the direction of Professor Anna Stanhewicz. The lab conducts research to understand the mechanisms underlying increased cardiovascular and meta...