What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Assistant - Neuroscience and Pharmacology (Mulfaul Lab) position at University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics?
Description
The Carver College of Medicine Department of Neuroscience and Pharmacology (Dr. Mulfaul lab) is seeking a Research Assistant. This Research Assistant will serve as a lab member of Dr. Kelly Mulfaul as part of a multidisciplinary laboratory focused on studying the disease mechanisms of Age-related macular degeneration with the goal of developing new therapeutic strategies. Responsibilities include care and maintenance of animal colonies, administration of tail vein injections, collection of ocular tissue and basic molecular biology techniques.
Position Responsibilities :
- Maintain rodent colonies, preform genotyping and animal husbandry.
- Perform tail vein injection and laser induced ocular injury models.
- Tissue collection and processing-cryopreservation, cryosectioning, immunocytochemistry, PCR / qPCR, western blotting.
- Maintain detailed and accurate records.
- Demonstrate the ability to multitask.
- Work independently and collaboratively on research tasks.
- Perform day-to-day lab tasks (e.g., stocking supplies etc.).
Position Expectations :
Our mission is to inspire and educate world class health care providers and scientists for the people of Iowa and our global community. Researchers in the College's over 280 laboratories are served by state-of-the-art core research facilities and research support facilities. Much of the research conducted is interdisciplinary and collaborations are fostered and coordinated through major research centers, institutes, and programs. Many faculty members are internationally renowned for their research. Two faculty members are Howard Hughes Institute Investigators, 12 are members of the Institute of Medicine and two are members of the National Academy of Sciences.
Percent of Time : 100%
Staff Type : Professional & Scientific
Type of Position : Specified Term. Initial appointment is for one year. Appointment may be extended based on performance and availability of funding.
Pay Grade : 3A, https : / / hr.uiowa.edu / professional-pay / compensation-plan-structure-a-FY18
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Qualifications
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Application Process : In order to be considered, applicants must upload a CV or resume, and cover letter (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 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 employment sponsorship.
For additional questions, please contact Anne Beyerink at anne-phillips@uiowa.edu.
