Job Description

The new University of Iowa Health Care North Liberty Campus will open in the Spring of 2025. This 469,000 square foot facility will be home to UI Health Care’s nationally recognized Orthopedics service line, offering comprehensive, coordinated, and accessible care across the outpatient, inpatient and surgical venues. These state-of-the-art clinical facilities will also include a full-service community imaging center, laboratory services, physical therapy, retail pharmacy, and emergency department as well as an array of support services. The facility has been designed to support a superior patient and staff experience; excellence across our patient care, teaching and research missions; convenient access to services; and engaging community partnerships. UI Health Care is seeking a welcoming, highly-skilled and collaborative workforce to be a part of the opening team for this superb new campus, and to help further our mission of: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.

Position Responsibilities:

• Perform research activities based upon protocols developed by the principal investigator of the research project or other department research staff. Will need basic science lab skills as well as be able to transport specimens from clinic and the operating room to the labs for analysis. Will require consenting subjects for studies, as well as managing IRBs and associated reporting for studies.
• Read and review articles as directed. As individual skills develop, analyze literature to develop hypothesis for discussion with other researchers or principal investigator.
• Read and understand protocols. As individual skills develop, troubleshoot, and analyze protocols; propose modifications to other researchers or principal investigator.
• Arrange and plan daily activities to prepare for research protocols. As individual skills develop, perform complex techniques as outlined in research protocols and test and evaluate current procedures.
• Record and consolidate data as directed by Principal Investigator (PI). Track progress/success of research project.
• May present results at research meetings.
• Develop and monitor quality controls.
• Collect, track, and perform data entry for reports. Prepare materials for reports. As skills develop, analyze data. Prepare bibliographies and abstracts for publications.
• Performing general molecular, biochemical and cell biological techniques including cell culture, isolation of RNA, DNA and protein from cell and tissue samples, and carrying out PCR, Western blot analyses.
• Assisting with routine lab organization, general maintenance, and upkeeping, including preparation of buffers and media, autoclaving, and dishwashing.
• Performing basic research literature searches as requested and needed. Adapting and performing protocols from the literature.
• Identifying and adhering to Quality Assurance Practices to maintain validity and integrity of research data. Will be encouraged to design and applying new methods/theories as needed.
• Assisting in preparing publications and presentations. Contributing to the technical writing of papers, manuscripts, grant applications and published materials as evidenced by documented recognition.
• Performing work in a self-motivated, well-organized manner while effectively communicate with PI and other lab members.
• Position may require some evenings and weekends during deadline season.

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

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. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

This position is eligible for a combination of on-campus and remote work. Remote work must be performed within Iowa and will require a work arrangement form to be completed upon the start of your employment. Per policy, work arrangements will be reviewed annually, and must comply with the remote work program and related policies and employee travel policy when working at a remote location.

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 Mike Lucas, HR Coordinator, michael-lucas-1@uiowa.edu

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a science, engineering or other STEM field or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Master’s degree in a science or public health field desired.

Experience Requirements

1-3 years of experience conducting research.

Basic training in cellular and/or molecular biology

Must have experience pipetting and operating a centrifuge

Proficient in MS Office computer software applications.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Attention to detail, ability to multi-task, organize priorities, and work independently to meet deadlines.

Desired Qualifications

Working knowledge of University policies, procedures and regulations.

Working knowledge of human physiology/anatomy, orthopedics, or pharmacology.

Experience working with software applications related to research.

Ability to work well within a cohesive team.

Competencies (Not Required)

Knowledge of formal methodologies, tools and techniques for conducting research, studies and tests.

Knowledge of and the ability to locate, interpret and evaluate research findings compiled and documented by others and use this material to support empirical research.

Knowledge of and ability to utilize tools and techniques for producing well-written, meaningful and usable documentation of research findings.

Knowledge of practices, behaviors, applicable laws, rules, and regulations governing proper research conduct; ability to demonstrate ethical and compliant behavior in diverse situations.

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