Research Assistant - Ophthalmology (Drack Lab)

University of Iowa • Iowa City, IA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Iowa Health Care, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences is seeking a 100% Research Assistant. The Research Assistant will assist in pre-clinical animal model studies under the guidance of Principal Investigator, Dr. Arlene Drack, in the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences. University of Iowa Health Care is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center, with over 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers working together to provide quality health care. The mission is 'Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.®'. This is a specified term position with an initial one-year appointment, potentially extendable based on performance and funding.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Engineering, or other biological science, or an appropriate combination of education and years of experience working in an academic research environment.
• Ability to handle and work with small animals
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Proficiency with computer software including Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat and Excel database software
• Prior experience in a research or medical setting.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of medical and genetic terminology.
• Experience in ophthalmology clinics.
• Experience or previous course work in the research process, especially in either animal or ophthalmology research.

Responsibilities

• Perform and help design translational research studies using mouse models of human disease.
• Perform mouse husbandry and general laboratory organization.
• Perform experiments in mice utilizing electroretinogram, visually guided swim assay, OCT, histology, intraocular injections, and other experiments as needed.
• May include collecting and analyzing data from human studies including electroretinogram, optical coherence tomography, visual fields and other clinical studies.
• Maintain detailed and accurate records.
• Work independently and collaboratively on research tasks.
• Perform day-to-day lab tasks (e.g., stocking supplies, etc.).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees