Research Associate - Microvascular Physiology Lab, Department Of Health And Human Physiology

The Microvascular Physiology Lab in the Department of Health and Human Physiology has an outstanding opportunity for a Research Associate/Lab Manager. Under the direction of Anna Stanhewicz, PhD, the Microvascular Physiology Lab conducts research to understand the mechanisms underlying cardiovascular and metabolic disease risk in human research participants. The lab is currently focused on understanding how pregnancy outcomes such as preeclampsia and gestational diabetes influence long-term disease risk in women.

This is a three-year, specified-term position with the possibility of extension based on funding and lab needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Performing research procedures in human subjects.

• Coordinating research subject participation.

• Assisting in preparing regulatory documents and maintaining regulatory compliance.

• Assisting with maintenance and purchasing of laboratory equipment and supplies.

• Participating in research and organizational tasks.

• Assisting in training and supervising new lab members.

For a full job description or questions about this position, please send an email to christopher-crawford@uiowa.edu.

Education Required

• Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, physiology, kinesiology, or nursing awarded prior to the position start date.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience with word processing and spreadsheet applications and the ability to learn new technical skills quickly.

• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Demonstrated attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and experience keeping records with accuracy.

• Minimum of 1 year of clinical or laboratory research experience in the areas of biology, chemistry, medicine, pharmacology, physiology, or related field.

Desired Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience working with human research participants, patients, clients, or customers in a professional role.

• Demonstrated ability to maintain a safe, healthy, and functional working environment in the lab.

• Demonstrated skill in phlebotomy and/or phlebotomy certification, licensure, or training.

• Experience working with electronic medical records such as Epic.

Position and Application Details

For additional job details and to apply please visit https://jobs.uiowa.edu/ and access requisition #24002456.

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

• Cover Letter

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. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. The names and contact information of three (3) professional references will be requested at a later stage in the recruitment process. Please note that this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship in the United States.

For additional questions, please contact: christopher-crawford@uiowa.edu

Additional Information

• Classification Title: Research Associate

• Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific

• Schedule: Full-time

• Work Modality Options: On Campus

Compensation

• Pay Level: 4A
• Starting Salary Minimum: 48,000
• Starting Salary Maximum: 52,000

Contact Information

• Organization: College of Liberal Arts

• Contact Name: Christopher Crawford

• Contact Email: christopher-crawford@uiowa.edu