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Research Associate - Endocrinology

University of Iowa

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#Quality Assurance#Technical Writing#Endocrinology#Statistical Analysis#Cardiovascular Disease#IACUC#Molecular Biology#Mouse Husbandry#Genotyping
#Biochemistry
#Tissue Culture
#Metabolism
Full TimeOn Site0-2 yrsPosted 2 days ago

Location

Iowa City, Iowa

Quick overview

Conduct research experiments focusing on adipose tissue, metabolism, and cardiovascular disease while managing multiple mouse colonies. Responsibilities include data collection, statistical analysis, and contributing to scientific manuscripts and publications.

Requirements summary

A bachelor's degree in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Biology, or a related field is required along with one year of experience. Desired skills include expertise in mouse handling, genotyping, and protein/RNA analysis.

bachelor degreeData AnalysisTechnical WritingStatistical AnalysisIACUC ProtocolsLaboratory ManagementGenotypingTissue CultureMouse HandlingProtein AnalysisRNA AnalysisMetabolic PhenotypingCardiovascular Phenotyping

Job description

  • BASIC FUNCTION Provide support for research by conducting experiments, collecting and analyzing results and performing operational duties associated with the laboratory animal and tissue culture research.
  • Research in the health sciences is included in this job family.
  • 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: Perform research activities in the areas of adipose tissue, metabolism and cardiovascular disease.
  • Research literature frequently to stay up to date with relevant research topics.
  • Adapt and perform protocols from the literature.
  • Critically review literature for the purposes of furthering the research and developing new hypotheses in conjunction with the principal investigator.
  • 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.
  • Coordinates experimental plans with collaborators and core facilities.
  • 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.
  • Manage over 10 different mouse colonies, including mouse husbandry, genotyping, breeding and prioritization for various experiments.
  • Collect, Analyze and Summarize Data; Prepare Reports; Contribute to Manuscripts, Publications: Perform statistical analysis of data and qualitative analysis.
  • Assist in the design of manuals, questionnaires, and forms.
  • Assist in preparing publications and presentations.
  • Contribute to the technical writing of papers, manuscripts, and published materials as evidenced by documented recognition.
  • Present results/finds at team and departmental meetings; may present at local and national meetings.
  • Administrative and Project Management: Make recommendations regarding the validity of research data.
  • Submit routine IACUC protocols.
  • Responsible for safety programs by following guidelines and maintaining required documentation in support of safety programs.

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Our WE CARE Values Welcoming: We have an environment where everyone has a voice that is heard, promotes dignity, and allows all to thrive in health, work, research, and education. Excellence: We achieve and deliver our personal and collective best in the pursuit of quality and...

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IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeEducational
Size10,001+ employees
HQIowa City, Iowa
Founded1904
  • Manages and orders lab supplies.
  • Facilities and Equipment Management: Coordinate and manage lab equipment.
  • Monitor environmental risks and quality control.
  • Test new equipment and troubleshoot equipment failures and repairs.
  • Coordinate software licenses as necessary to complete projects.
  • Qualifications

    A bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Biology or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required. 1 year of experience is required. Experience in mouse handling, genotyping, managing multiple mouse colonies, metabolic and cardiovascular phenotyping of mice, RNA and protein analysis, and tissue culture is desired. 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. For additional questions, please contact ashley-rayer@uiowa.edu.

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