Job Info
This Research Assistant position is in the laboratory of Dr. Aimee Potter in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology. We are seeking a full-time research assistant to conduct research focused on understanding metabolic interactions between Neisseria gonorrhoeae and innate immune cells.
Duties to Include:
- Prepare chemical solutions and media according to established protocols and standards, including proper handling and storage of all solid, liquid, and gaseous chemicals and solvents.
- Complete work within specified time guidelines; discuss progress and any problems as needed.
- Assist in completion of required paperwork for new and departing laboratory personnel, including required vaccinations and exposure testing, annual training, radiation safety, biohazard safety, laboratory safety, and fire safety training.
- Assist in maintaining accurate records of laboratory databases (equipment and supplies, reagents, microbial strains and stocks, and animals).
- Maintain laboratory supplies and equipment, including the timely ordering, receiving, and proper storage of supplies and equipment.
- Assist in maintaining general laboratory functionality.
- Maintain a clean work area.
- Perform experimental procedures in the BSL2 laboratories; record, consolidate, and analyze data.
- Perform in vivo infectious disease research using mice infected with Neisseria gonorrhoeae.
- Perform blood draws and isolate immune cells from human blood.
- Perform in vitro infectious disease research using human immune cells infected with Neisseria gonorrhoeae
- Present research progress at laboratory and journal club meetings.
- Assist in the preparation of manuscripts and grants by organizing data and preparing images, figures, and tables as directed.
Percent of Time: 100%
Type of Position: Specified Term/One Year
Pay Grade: 3A https://hr.uiowa.edu/professional-pay/compensation-plan-structure-a-FY18
Benefits Highlights:
- Regular salaried position 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
- For more information about Why Iowa?, click here
Required Qualifications:
- A Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Immunology, Biochemistry or Biology or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- A minimum of 1 year of experience with aseptic/sterile technique and growing bacterial cultures.
- Excellent written, verbal communication, and interpersonal relationship skills.
- Basic knowledge of each of the following:
o General microbiologic techniques, such as culture, storage, and safe handling of bacteria and sterile techniques.
o Standard molecular techniques, (e.g. PCR, DNA purification, agarose gel electrophoresis, restriction enzyme analyses, western blotting, and ELISA.)
o Gathering, recording, and analyzing of experimental data.
o Use of data analysis and presentation software (e.g. Microsoft Excel, Graphpad Prism, ect)
Desirable Qualifications:
Prior experience with any/each of the following:
- Past experience as a laboratory technician or manager
- Handling mice, including but not restricted to IP and SC injections, and performing in vivo experiments with the animals.
- Experience using immunological techniques (e.g., ELISA, flow cytometry, immunofluorescence microscopy).
- Generation and characterization of bacterial mutants
- BSL2 protocols
- Previous experience with phlebotomy
Application Process: In order to be considered, applicants must upload a resume or CV (under submission relevant materials) that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position.
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.
to learn more about this position contact anne-phillips@uiowa.edu.
Additional Information
- Classification Title: Research Assistant
- Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific
- Schedule: Full-time
Compensation
Contact Information
- Organization: Healthcare
- Contact Name: Anne Beyerink
- Contact Email: anne-phillips@uiowa.edu
This job has expired.