What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Assistant - Pediatric Neurology position at Jobs@UIOWA?
Position Summary
The Research Assistant will be responsible for lab maintenance, mouse colony management, and performing and analyzing experiments studying synapse development in genetic epilepsies in vitro and in vivo animal models. The candidate will work independently under close supervision of Dr. Ania Dabrowski.
This is a specified term position.
Duties to include:
· Perform genotyping and animal husbandry.
· Perform rodent surgical procedures.
· Responsible for maintaining the lab. Responsibilities will include:
o Purchasing items for the lab, such as equipment, reagents, and supplies.
o Ensuring proper maintenance of lab equipment, including washing glassware and preparing solutions.
o Maintaining animal colonies.
o Writing and maintaining detailed and accurate lab protocols and records.
o Maintaining detailed and accurate notes of experimental results.
o Instructing students and other less experienced laboratory personnel in laboratory procedures and techniques.
· Conduct confocal and super-resolution imaging, training will be provided.
· Organize, analyze, and summarize acquired data using scientific and statistical techniques.
· Present data at lab meetings.
· Adhere to safety and compliance guidelines.
Education Requirements
· Bachelor’s degree in biology, neuroscience, or and equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience Requirements
· Minimum of 6 months of research experience. Knowledge of basic neuroscience, microscopy imaging and neurophysiology.
· Experience with basic lab techniques, including molecular biology techniques. Training in more sophisticated techniques (e.g. microscopy imaging) will be provided.
· Proficiency with computer programs – specifically MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills including maintaining excellent lab notes and records.
· Excellent interpersonal skills are required.
· Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as a member of a team and display initiative in anticipating problems and resolving problems.
· Ability to multitask effectively, prioritize multiple projects.
Desired Qualifications
· Experience with computational skills such as programming/writing scripts in MatLab, ImageJ is desirable.
· Experience with perfusion, cryosectioning, immunohistochemistry, and microscopy imaging.
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.
For additional questions, please contact pedsuichildrenshr@healthcare.uiowa.edu
This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.
