Research Associate - Dept of Surgery

UIOWA • Iowa City, IA

4h • Onsite

About The Position

The Research Associate will work as a member of the research team supporting Dr. Vikas Dudeja's Surgical Oncology research program through the Department of Surgery at the University of Iowa Health Care. Responsibilities include support for research by conducting experiments, investigations, and/or evaluations; collecting and analyzing data and performing operational duties associated with the laboratory; and other research related actions and duties. Perform research activities in a specialized area. Research literature as requested. Adapt and perform protocols from the literature. Critically review literature for the purposes of furthering the research and developing new hypotheses in conjunction with other investigators. Perform basic and complex procedures and techniques as outlined in research protocol, assure fidelity to protocols, propose modifications to protocols, and/or assist in the design of research protocols. Design portions of research plan. 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. 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, grant applications, and published materials as evidenced by documented recognition. Present results/findings at team and departmental meetings; present at local and national meetings. Make recommendations regarding the validity of research subjects and data. Submit routine IRB, ACURF, or similar protocol submissions, if applicable. Responsible for following guidelines and maintaining required documentation in support of safety programs. Coordinate and manage equipment and facilities. Monitor environmental risks and quality control. Test new equipment, troubleshoot, and resolve complex equipment failures and perform repairs. Coordinate software licenses as necessary to complete projects. Provide ongoing training on basic and new lab techniques and protocols for employees. Provide direction, assignments, feedback, coaching, and counseling to track progress and assure outcomes are achieved. Department of Surgery: The University of Iowa Health Care Department of Surgery is committed to saving lives and improving our patient's quality of life through excellent surgical techniques and extraordinary patient care. Our surgeons and medical professionals address a wide variety of complex medical issues, from matching donors with recipients in the Organ Transplant Center to providing continuous care for both adult and pediatric trauma victims in the state's only designated Level I Trauma Center and certified regional Burn Treatment Center.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in science or health science field related to study, or an equivalent combination of related education and experience
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in research
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Proven interpersonal and organizational skills
• Experience working on multiple projects at a given time with some level of independent decision making and responsibility
• Demonstrated ability to enter data into and manage research databases according to best practices
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in routine molecular biology, cell culture, and mice handling techniques
• Knowledge of University policies, procedures, and regulations

Responsibilities

• Support research by conducting experiments, investigations, and/or evaluations
• Collect and analyze data
• Perform operational duties associated with the laboratory
• Perform research activities in a specialized area
• Research literature as requested
• Adapt and perform protocols from the literature
• Critically review literature for the purposes of furthering the research and developing new hypotheses in conjunction with other investigators
• Perform basic and complex procedures and techniques as outlined in research protocol
• Assure fidelity to protocols
• Propose modifications to protocols
• Assist in the design of research protocols
• Design portions of research plan
• 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
• 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, grant applications, and published materials
• Present results/findings at team and departmental meetings; present at local and national meetings
• Make recommendations regarding the validity of research subjects and data
• Submit routine IRB, ACURF, or similar protocol submissions, if applicable
• Responsible for following guidelines and maintaining required documentation in support of safety programs
• Coordinate and manage equipment and facilities
• Monitor environmental risks and quality control
• Test new equipment, troubleshoot, and resolve complex equipment failures and perform repairs
• Coordinate software licenses as necessary to complete projects
• Provide ongoing training on basic and new lab techniques and protocols for employees
• Provide direction, assignments, feedback, coaching, and counseling to track progress and assure outcomes are achieved

Benefits

• Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa
• Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life, and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans
• For more information on benefits, please visit UI Health Care Benefits
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What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees