Assistant Research Scientist - Iowa Neuropathology Resource Laboratory

The Department of Pathology is seeking an Assistant Research Scientist who will be responsible for the procurement, preparation, and disbursement of human post-mortem brain tissue for the NIH NeuroBioBank contract, supervises associated staff members, manages all aspects of the workflow for the histologic workup of donated cases, and maintains inventory and the database for donor cases. Hours will be Monday-Friday from 8:00am-5:00pm.

This position is 100% time.

Duties to include:

• Performs and supervises procurement, processing, and disbursement of human post-mortem brain tissue
• Supervises and manages technical personnel associated with NeuroBioBank contract and INRL
• Oversees completion of all deliverables for the NeuroBioBank contract
• Assist with other tasks as directed by the INRL Director

For a full job description, please send an e-mail to the contact listed below.

The Department of Pathology is part of UI Health Care, a comprehensive health sciences center that serves Iowa and the region, as well as patients referred from the United States and overseas. The Clinical Laboratories are well recognized for providing outstanding and comprehensive care to the patients we serve. The breadth and depth of services provided are amongst the best in the country. The educational programs that the department participates in includes medical students, clinical laboratory scientists as well as biomedical scientists. To learn more: https://medicine.uiowa.edu/pathology/about-us

Required Qualifications:

• Requires a PhD in pathology, neuroscience, biomedical science, or a related discipline.
• Experience with sample management/tracking or inventory management.
• Requires demonstrated human neuroanatomy knowledge.
• Previous experience supervising staff or students.
• Requires excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional experience working effectively with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives.
• Ability to multitask and efficiently prioritize tasks independently.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Certification in biorepository management (QBRS or equivalent).
• Previous brain banking or other biorepository management experience.
• Experience in designing experiments, gathering and recording data, and presenting results.
• Previous experience with outreach and education, particularly to potential brain donors.
• Experience with inventory/project management software.
• Experience with human or animal neuropathology.
• Ability to carry out research histology assays (particularly immunohistochemistry for human species).

Position and Application details:

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 7 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. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.

This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.

For additional questions, please contact Brenda Carey via email at brenda-carey@uiowa.edu.

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Hours:

Monday 10:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m.

Tuesday 10:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m.

Wednesday 10:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m.

Thursday 10:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m.

Friday 10:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m.

Or by appointment

Contact TAHealthCareSupport@healthcare.uiowa.edu to schedule an appointment or just stop by.

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Additional Information

• Classification Title: Asst Research Scientist/Engin
• Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific
• Schedule: Full-time
• Work Modality Options: On Campus

Compensation

• Pay Level: 5
• Starting Salary Minimum: $55,613.00
• Starting Salary Maximum: Commensurate

Contact Information

• Organization: Healthcare
• Contact Name: Brenda Carey
• Contact Email: brenda-carey@uiowa.edu