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Research Assistant DSHB (Biology)

UIOWA


Job Location:

Iowa, IA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 10 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 7 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Developmental Studies Hybridoma Bank in the Department of Biology seeks to hire a Research Assistant to join the production lab team.

This individual will assist in the generation of monoclonal antibody products and help maintain the collection of hybridoma cell lines that produce them. They will also generate recombinant antibodies through the process of transient transfection of mammalian cell lines as well as participate in the fulfillment of orders for antibody products and hybridoma cell lines.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Participate in the production maintenance quality control and distribution of antibody products and hybridoma cell lines for the DSHB.
  • Collaborate with the DSHB Production Lab manager and staff to develop/improve new production methods.
  • Maintain product inventory.
  • Prepare cost analyses for new products production methods and special service contracts.
  • Assist in the preparation calibration and maintenance of DSHB Production Lab equipment.
  • Coordinate the daily fulfillment of DSHB orders for hybridoma cells and cell products.

For a full job description or questions about this position please send an email to .

Education Required:

  • A bachelors degree in biology or an equivalent combination of related education and progressively responsible work experience.

Required Qualifications:

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with colleagues and the research public.
  • Ability to work evenings and weekends as required setting up laboratory experiments tending stocks or handling emergency situations.
  • Proficient internet and computer skills; ability to learn new production/inventory software.

Desired Qualifications:

  • Experience in cell culture techniques.
  • Experience in transformation of plasmid DNA into E. coli and preparation of plasmid DNA from culture.
  • Experience at the level typically associated with six months to one year of related research or equivalent lab experience.

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

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. Please note that this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship in the United States.

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Benefits Highlights:

Regular salaried position.Pay Level 3A. Located in Iowa City Iowa.
Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health dental life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans.
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