The University of Iowa Health Care, Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation's Histology Lab (located on the Oakdale Research Campus in Coralville) is looking for student research assistants to assist with various tasks in within the lab.

This position is for up 20 hours per week during the school year and up to 40 hours per week in the summer. Must have reliable transportation (personal vehicle, Cambus, or other form of transportation).

Duties for the position include:

Cleaning laboratory area/equipment and washing or sterilizing instruments/laundry and glassware used in a histology service center.

Receiving, unpacking, and storing mail, freight, biological specimens, or environmental samples to be used in a histology service center.

Running errands such as delivering experimental samples or cleaned equipment to proper location. Assembling completed histology microscope slides for whole slide scanning and upload to server.

Assist with other non-technical duties as assigned by management in support of the goals of the histology service center.

Required Qualifications include:

• Pursuing a degree in engineering, biology, or another STEM field, or any degree with science based laboratory coursework.
• Exceptional attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• The ability to multi-task, organize priorities, and work independently to meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work well within a cohesive team.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff, students, and the public.
• Ability to learn and perform lab procedures as well as follow oral and written instructions accurately.

Desired Qualifications include:

• Previous laboratory experience.
• Experience with data entry.
• Experience with power tools.

This position is only open to undergraduate and graduate students registered at an accredited institution.

Successful candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.