Research Assistant - Anesthesia, Smith Lab

The University of Iowa

Iowa City, IAFull-time

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Job Description

ave experience in an academic medical-science focused laboratory with a wet-lab component, along with excellent record keeping ability and organization skills. Prior experience with wet-lab methods including but not limited to next-generation sequencing and data analysis, spatial transcriptomic sequencing and analysis, single-cell studies, cell culture, DNA/RNA work, and animal husbandry (mice) is highly desired, but not a requirement.

What you will do:

- Read and understand existing experiments in support of ongoing research projects based on knowledge of scientific theory. Interpret and perform analyses of results
- Review literature on an ongoing basis to remain current with new procedures and related research
- Offer suggestions regarding modifications to procedures and protocols
- Contribute to publication of findings as needed. Participate in the preparation of written documents, including procedures, presentations, and proposals
- Assist with general lab maintenance as needed; assist with maintaining lab stock, assist with management of chemical inventory and safety records, and provide general lab support as needed

For a full job description, please send an e-mail to the contact listed below.

About The Department of Anesthesia:
The Department of Anesthesia provides exceptional patient experiences and a positive work environment through excellence, compassionate care, continuous improvement, innovative research, and collaborative learning.

What you will need:

Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in related scientific field
- General understanding of scientific principles.
- Demonstrated ability to apply theoretical knowledge of science principals to problem solve work
- General computer skills and ability to quickly learn computer programs, databases, and scientific applications
- Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to accurately complete detailed work

Desired Qualifications:
- A Bachelor of Science related to molecular medicine or related discipline or equivalent experience
- Two years' experience
- Experience in wet-lab methods
- A reference from the principal investigator on the applicant's work during their most recent laboratory experience
- Experimental design, execution of plan and presentation of data to team
- Utilization of good documentation practices

Dual Postings:
The department intends to hire for one position from either: Research Assistant - Anesthesia, Smith Lab #25006461 or Research Associate - Anesthesia, Smith Lab #25006460, based on the qualifications of the successful candidate. Please apply to the specific position for which you wish to be considered or both.

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 7 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.

This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.

For additional questions, please contact Charlie Miner at [email protected].

Additional 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: Mark Peck
• Contact Email: [email protected]

Qualifications

  • The successful candidate should have experience in an academic medical-science focused laboratory with a wet-lab component, along with excellent record keeping ability and organization skills
  • Bachelor's Degree in related scientific field
  • General understanding of scientific principles
  • Demonstrated ability to apply theoretical knowledge of science principals to problem solve work
  • General computer skills and ability to quickly learn computer programs, databases, and scientific applications
  • Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to accurately complete detailed work
  • Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification

Benefits

  • Work Modality Options: On Campus
  • Pay Level: 3A

Responsibilities

  • The Research Assistant will work in a research lab focused on the acute inflammation and endothelial response to acute surgical stress
  • Clinical outcomes of interest include postoperative acute kidney injury and delirium
  • Study techniques include clinical studies of surgical patients, in vivo mechanistic studies (mice), and in vitro human primary cell experiments
  • Read and understand existing experiments in support of ongoing research projects based on knowledge of scientific theory
  • Interpret and perform analyses of results
  • Review literature on an ongoing basis to remain current with new procedures and related research
  • Offer suggestions regarding modifications to procedures and protocols
  • Contribute to publication of findings as needed
  • Participate in the preparation of written documents, including procedures, presentations, and proposals
  • Assist with general lab maintenance as needed; assist with maintaining lab stock, assist with management of chemical inventory and safety records, and provide general lab support as needed
  • Schedule: Full-time


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