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The department of Otolaryngology at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics is seeking a Research Assistant (RA) to perform clinical and research testing in the area of renal complementology. The RA will work with frozen serum and plasma samples received into the Molecular Otolaryngology and Renal Research Laboratories – Clinical Diagnostics Services (MORL CDS) for Functional and Biomarker testing. The RA will perform sample accessioning, aliquoting, perform assays, report results, maintain inventory and quality management for the CDS. Key areas of responsibilities include conducting clinical and research activities/experiments, collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data, preparing reports, contributing to manuscripts/publications, administrative and project management, facilities and equipment management, and supervision/staffing. Specifically, these responsibilities will apply within the setting of renal complementology clinical and research laboratory molecular biology methodologies.
Supervision/Staffing:
COMPETENCIES
Ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and civil manner while
appreciating the unique contribution of individuals from varied cultures, race, creed, color, national origin,
age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, and gender identity.
Ability to utilize existing resources and learning to achieve or exceed desired outcomes of current and
future organizational goals/needs. Able to demonstrate ethical behavior in diverse situations while
producing results.
Ability to meet or exceed customer service needs and expectations and provide excellent service in a
direct or indirect manner. Ability to effectively transmit and interpret information through appropriate
communication with internal and external customers.
JOB FAMILY TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
Knowledge of formal methodologies, tools and techniques for conducting research, studies and tests.
Knowledge of and the ability to locate, interpret and evaluate research findings compiled and documented
by others and use this material to support empirical research.
Knowledge of and ability to utilize tools and techniques for producing well-written, meaningful and usable
documentation of research findings.
Knowledge of practices, behaviors, applicable laws, rules, and regulations governing proper research
conduct; ability to demonstrate ethical and compliant behavior in diverse situations.
Knowledge of the procedures and programs in place in the organization to ensure employee, student and
subject safety (occupational safety, fire, patient, animal, drug, radiation, environmental safety and
emergency plans); ability to train others; ability to take appropriate actions in case of emergency.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Supervision is received from senior research scientist and the Principal Investigator.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Functional supervision may be exercised over support staff and students.
Required Qualifications:
A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preference: Biology, Microbiology, or Similar is required
Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication (both verbal and written) skills are required
Willingness to learn relevant lab protocols under supervision of the principal investigator and other staff is required
Proficiency in computer software applications, including Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to analyze information and situations, prioritize tasks, develop solutions to challenges
Ability to use good judgment while working independently and in a team setting
Desire to work as part of a team and train new students is required.
Desired Qualifications:
Experience preparing solutions and purchasing supplies
Understanding of clinical testing conduct as outlined in a testing protocol is desirable.
Demonstrated ability to resolve issues related to customer concerns or workflow changes and challenges.
Working knowledge with biochemical assays, ELISA, Radial Immunodiffusion
Successful candidates will be subject to a criminal background check and education/credential verification. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.
In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission:
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.
For additional questions, please contact Lydia Messer at lydia-messer@uiowa.edu
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Full Time
Ambulatory Healthcare Services
$87k-107k (estimate)
03/29/2024
10/26/2024
uiowa.edu
COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA
7,500 - 15,000
1847
Private
KRISTA SMITH
$3B - $5B
Ambulatory Healthcare Services