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Research Assistant - Cardiology
Location:
Iowa City, IA
Description:
BASIC FUNCTION Provide administrative, operational, and research support in a cardiovascular lab conducting basic and translational science focusing on understanding the mechanisms of atherosclerotic plaque regression, discovery of aptamers that bind to cardiovascular tissues for use as diagnostic and therapeutic tools, and database research to elucidate cardiovascular comorbidities in rare populations including patients on gender affirming hormone therapy and patients with rare genetic conditions including Autosomal Dominant Optic Atrophy, Cystic Fibrosis, and Chronic Granulomatous Disease. Streeter Lab | The University of Iowa (uiowa.edu)KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITYResearch: * Assist PI in literature review regarding areas of active or potential future research project. Conduct Experiments: * Learn and assist in common lab research protocols and develop additional protocols as needed. * Perform husbandry and genotyping of genetically engineered mouse lines. Analyze and Summarize Data; Prepare Reports; Contribute to Manuscripts, Publications: * Summarize literature reviewed and assist in writing grants and manuscripts based on literature review. Administrative and Project Management: * Obtain subject consent and assist with IRB and IACUC submissions or equivalent protocol, if applicable. * Adhere to safety and compliance guidelines. * Track inventory of equipment, supplies, reagents, animals. Order needed items, initiate purchasing requests, monitor accounts/expenditures; reconcile statements. Facilities and Equipment Management: * Assist in the preparation, calibration, and maintenance of laboratory and facility equipment. Education RequiredA bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.Required Qualifications: * Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required. Desired Qualifications: * Experience with mouse colony set up and maintenance including inbreeding and general animal husbandry is highly desired. * Experience performing qPCR, qRT-PCR, DNA sequencing, ChIP-seq, mRNA isolation, northern blots, cDNA synthesis, immunoblots, co-immunoprecipitation, immunohistochemistry, and in situ hybridizations, are highly desired. * Experience performing DNA, RNA, and protein preparation and purification is highly desired. * Experience performing cell and tissue cultures is highly desired. * Experience in operating, troubleshooting, cleaning and maintaining laboratory equipment including spectrophotometer and centrifuge is highly desired. * Experience compiling data, performing data analyses and writing summary reports is highly desired. * Experience with ordering lab supplies, maintaining EHS compliance and training graduate students is highly desired. * Experience working in an academic research institution environment is highly desired. 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 LetterJob 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.For additional questions, please contact XXXX@uiowa.eduAdditional Information * Classification Title: Research Assistant * Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific * Schedule: Full-time * Work Modality Options: On Campus Compensation * Pay Level: 3A Contact Information * Organization: Healthcare * Contact Name: Michaela Davis * Contact Email: XXXX@uiowa.eduThe University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.
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April 19 on Broadbean
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