University of Iowa
Location
Iowa City, IA | United States
Job description
**The Department of Otolaryngology is growing and intends to hire at either the Research Assistant or Research Associate role. This classification will be based on the qualifications of the successful candidate. You must notate on their Cover Letter the classification (Research Assistant or Research Associate) you wish to be considered for or indicate both.
University of Iowa Health Care Department of Otolaryngology is seeking either a Research Assistant or Research Associate to perform clinical molecular diagnostic testing in the area of genetic hearing loss and rare complement-mediated renal disease. The Research Assistant (RA) will work with whole blood, saliva and DNA samples received into the Molecular Otolaryngology and Renal Research Laboratories - Clinical Diagnostics Services (MORL CDS). The RA will perform sample accessioning, DNA extraction and quantification, perform PCR, Sanger sequencing and MLPA testing, develop primers, report results , maintain inventory and quality management for the CDS.
KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Research:
Track information in MS Word and Excel spreadsheets for clinical and research purposes.
Experiments, Investigations, Evaluations:
Read and understand protocols.
Develop primers, amplimer, and protocol optimization.
Arrange and plan daily activities to coordinate with genetic CDS team members to meet weekly deadlines.
Perform procedures assuring fidelity to protocols.
Perform varied tasks in the clinical laboratory.
Adhere to safety and compliance guidelines.
Administrative and Project Management:
Assist in tracking various indicators of project progress.
Assist in documenting compliance with safety and regulatory guidelines.
Provide public contact and customer service to physicians and genetic counselors requesting MORL genetic screening services.
Adhere to safety and compliance guidelines.
Facilities and Equipment Management:
Assist in the preparation, calibration, and maintenance of laboratory and facility equipment.
Assist with procurement of supplies and materials.
May initiate purchasing requests.
Supervision/Staffing:
As skills develop, may train, provide direction, assignments, feedback, coaching and counseling of employees to assure outcomes are achieved.
As skills develop, instruct assistants in laboratory procedures and techniques; requisition supplies and materials.
UNIVERSAL 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.
JOB FAMILY TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
Knowledge of formal methodologies, tools and techniques for conducting research, studies and tests.
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.
Research Assistant:
Required Qualifications
· A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Preference: Microbiology, Biology, Genetics or Similar
· Experience with molecular biology techniques including PCR, DNA extraction and quantification, and gel electrophoresis.
· Experience managing large data sets and maintaining highly organized and detailed research records.
Desirable Qualifications
· Experience developing primers, amplimer validation and protocol development
· 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.
Research Associate:
Required Qualifications
· A Master's of Science degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Preference: Biology, Microbiology, Genetics or Similar
· Experience evaluating genetic variants for significance using computational methods
· Experience developing primers, amplimer validation and protocol development
· Experience preparing solutions and purchasing supplies
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 [email protected]
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.
About University of Iowa
With over 31,000 students, the University of Iowa is one of the nation's top public research universities, a member of the Big Ten conference and the Association of American Universities. The University of Iowa is composed of eleven colleges and is known around the world for its balanced commitment to the arts, sciences, and humanities. It is home to one of the nation's largest academic medical centers and the pioneering Iowa Writers' Workshop. The University of Iowa promotes work/life integration and is located in the casual yet cosmopolitan environment of Iowa City, widely recognized as one of the country's most livable communities.
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