What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Associate - Hematology/Oncology position at University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics?
Description
BASIC FUNCTION
Provide support for research by conducting experiments, collecting and analyzing results and performing operational duties associated with the laboratory (bench and field), animal or human research. Key areas of responsibilities include conducting 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.
KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Research :
Research in the Wendt lab focuses on understanding and targeting metastatic breast cancer ( wendtlab.com ). We use a combination of the molecular, cell, and whole animal techniques to model advanced stage disease. As a PRK3 in the Wendt lab you would be expected to function as a specialist / technical expert in either molecular biology, pharmacology, bioinformatics, or murine models of cancer. Some level of critical analysis of current literature to develop novel approaches in conjunction with the principal investigator we also be expected.
Experiments, Investigations, Evaluations :
- Perform basic and complex procedures and techniques as outlined in research protocol, assure fidelity to protocols, may propose modifications to protocols and / or assist in the design of experiment protocols.
- Design portions of experimental plan.
- Monitor, test and evaluate current procedures.
- Identify and adhere to Quality Assurance practices to maintain validity and integrity of research data.
- Apply new methods / theories.
- Conduct wet lab research experiments.
- Construct, organize and distribute reagents associated with breast cancer patient research in conjunction with Pathology and BioMER team members.
Collect, Analyze and Summarize Data; Prepare Reports; Contribute to Manuscripts, Publications :
Administrative and Project Management :
Facilities and Equipment Management :
Supervision / Staffing :
Qualifications
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
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 :
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 michaela-davis-1@uiowa.edu
