Core Facility Research Assist - Iowa Neuroscience Institute

Core Facility Research Assist - Iowa Neuroscience Institute

The Core Facility Research Assistant will assist in and perform cutting edge research on the neural circuit and molecular mechanisms underlying brain function in health and disease. This position will provide research support for the broader University of Iowa neuroscience community through the Neural Circuits and Behavior Core facility, which is part of the Iowa Neuroscience Institute.

Key Areas of Responsibility

Specialized Services / Application of Research Protocols : Perform the standard operating procedures required to execute the services provided by a core research facility. Perform research activities based upon protocols developed by Core Directors or other core staff. Work with other core facility staff or facility director in using the core facility's specialized equipment or services. Assist with collecting and disseminating data by operating the facility's instrumentation, equipment, performing specialized services for researchers and assist with performing complex procedures and techniques. Operate facility instrumentation or equipment, evaluate data quality, and document results. As individual skills develop, may propose modifications to protocols and / or assist in the design of experiment protocols based on specialized knowledge and expertise.

Literature Review / Data Analysis

Read and review articles as directed by senior staff or the director for the purposes of improving the quality of the service. Assist in performing data analysis for researchers using specialized data analysis software in a form useful for further statistical analysis or publication. May assist in interpreting experimental data.

Educate, Train and Consult

Assist in providing education, training, and consultation to core facility users on highly specialized equipment or technology. May assist in providing advice and guidance in either self-service or full-service core facility.

Facilities, Equipment and Information Management

Assist in the preparation, calibration and maintenance of core lab and specialized core facility equipment.

Administrative and Financial Responsibility for Fee for Service Operation

Maintain clear and accurate documentation of the protocols, instrumentation logs, and / or data collected by the core. Initiate purchases of supplies and inventory for facility. May assist with the administrative duties necessary for a fee-for-service facility operation such as collecting and / or entering facility billing data. Adhere to safety and compliance guidelines.

Human Resources / Supervision

May train, provide direction, assignments, feedback of employees to assure outcomes are achieved.

Position Responsibilities

• Performing mouse behavioral experiments
• May perform histological and microscopy experiments
• May assist with transgenic mouse line maintenance
• Ordering and setting up laboratory equipment
• Interacting with sales representatives
• Basic lab management and participating in other research experiments
• Record, organize, and present laboratory data at lab meetings. Assist in preparing data for publications and grant proposals.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of the field through familiarity with the scientific literature and attendance of internal and external meetings and conferences.

Education Requirements

Requires the academic knowledge of a discipline in the biological or psychological sciences plus the ability to apply and adapt this knowledge generally associated with a Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience, such that one can perform beginning level of research in a natural or health science field or discipline.

Experience Requirements

Desired Qualifications

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity 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, or associational preferences.

Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources / Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu .

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