233 research jobs found in Iowa City, IA

Job Description: The Stead Family Department of Pediatrics, Division of Infectious Disease is seeking a 100% Research Assistant to conduct experiments and perform laboratory support tasks. The successful applicant will use existing laboratory protocols to perform experiments related to host-pathogen interactions during infection and inflammation. They will collect and track data, perform data entry for reports and maintain records of methods used. Support tasks will include ordering and organizing lab materials and supplies, preparation of stock solutions and growth media and supervising undergraduate assistants. This is a specified term position. Duties include, but are not limited to: Perform research activities based upon protocols developed by senior research staff or principal investigator of the research project. Read and understand protocols. Troubleshoot and analyze protocols; propose modifications to other researchers or principal investigator....

Job Description: The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Department of Urology is seeking a Research Assistant to support, conduct and manage research studies for the Pediatric Urology Division. Perform research activities based upon protocols developed by the principal investigator of the research project. Read and understand protocols. Arrange and plan daily activities to prepare for research protocols. Set up, maintain and operate research materials or equipment. Recruit, consent and enroll research subjects. Adhere to safety and compliance guidelines. Collect and track data, perform data entry, record and consolidate data as directed by the principal investigator and maintain record of methods used. Adhere to Quality Assurance protocols to maintain validity and integrity of research data. Troubleshoot, analyze and propose modifications to protocols; perform complex techniques per protocol; test and evaluate current procedures; develop and...

Job Description: The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Department of Urology is seeking to recruit a Clinical Trials Research Assistant to support, coordinate and conduct clinical research activities. Duties to include: Protocol Development/Management and Study Responsibilities: May consult with researchers to assist in developing a data management plan. May assist in the design of forms to facilitate the collection and tracking of study participant data, study drugs, biological specimens and study procedures. Research/Clinical Activities: Subject Recruitment and Enrollment: May assist in the design, development, execution, administration and maintenance of protocols and clinical studies. Assist with clinical and data coordination for research activities. Screen, recruit, enroll, obtain informed consent, schedule, conduct study visits and monitor participants, following GCP's guidelines. Collect, process, and record data and specimens....

Job Description: University of Iowa Health Care Department of Otolaryngology is seeking an Associate Research Scientist/Engineer to conduct highly technical and specialized scientific research by independently securing funding; performing research experiments, simulations and theoretical investigations; analyzing data; and disseminating research findings. Key areas of responsibility include experiments, simulations, modeling or theoretical investigations; data/research analysis and evaluation; dissemination of research results; research proposals/grants; service; and human resources/supervision. This position is .80 FTE. Duties to include: * Experiments, Simulations, Modeling or Theoretical Investigations: Initiate research design and methodology. * Data/Research Analysis and Evaluation: Perform advanced data analysis techniques. * Dissemination of Research Results: May contribute to public data archives or other resources; e.g., software, models, or on-line tools to...

The Clinical Trial & Database Management Research Assistant will serve as a member of the research team at the University of Iowa, Division of Allergy, Immunology, and Rheumatology. The primary responsibility is to recruit patients to a long-term research registry. The Clinical Trial & Database Management Research Assistant duties will include but are not limited to screening and recruitment, consent, data entry/collection and monitoring, record management, phlebotomy, and occasional lab processing. Additional duties include obtaining medical records, reviewing medical record data with Principal Investigator, and entering data into research registry/database containing clinical research information. Duties to include: Protocol Development/ Management and Study Responsibilities:   Consult with researchers to assist in development a data management plan; design forms to facilitate the collection and tracking of study participant data, study drugs, biological...

The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Department of Urology is seeking to recruit a Clinical Trials Research Assistant to support, coordinate and conduct clinical research activities. Duties to include: Protocol Development/Management and Study Responsibilities: May consult with researchers to assist in developing a data management plan. May assist in the design of forms to facilitate the collection and tracking of study participant data, study drugs, biological specimens and study procedures. Research/Clinical Activities: Subject Recruitment and Enrollment: May assist in the design, development, execution, administration and maintenance of protocols and clinical studies. Assist with clinical and data coordination for research activities. Screen, recruit, enroll, obtain informed consent, schedule, conduct study visits and monitor participants, following GCP's guidelines. Collect, process, and record data and specimens. Data Collection...

Job Description: The Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation is looking for a research assistant to contribute to the success of the department's clinical research in support of the Tumor Service. This position will conduct research trials, ongoing prospective and retrospective studies. Research will be focused on hypothesis generation, design and execution research studies and randomized clinical trials. The position will also have some project management responsibilities, some of which will require collaboration with the Sarcoma Multidisciplinary Oncology Group and the Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center. Duties to include: Perform research activities based upon protocols developed by the principal investigator of the research project or other department research staff. Arrange and plan daily activities to prepare for research protocols. Perform complex techniques as outlined in research protocols and test and evaluate current procedures. Grant exploration...

Job Description: University of Iowa Health Care Department of Pulmonary is seeking a Research Assistant to provide support for Pulmonary and environmental science research by conducting experiments using cultured airway epithelial cells, exposing the cells and airway surface liquid to air pollutants, collecting and analyzing results and performing operational duties associated with the laboratory (bench 80% and field 20%). 30% of the lab time involves working with air pollution monitoring equipment to validate devices we are using in the field. 20% of the time working with devices in the field, collecting air and water specimens from sites we are monitoring in Iowa City and other parts of Iowa. Duties to include: * Research: Perform research activities based upon protocols developed by other research staff or principal investigator of the research project. * Experiments, Investigations, Evaluations: Recruit, consent and enroll research subjects; perform varied tasks in...

The Department of Emergency Medicine (EM) is seeking at full-time (100%) Research Grants Administrator. This position will be assisting in grant proposal preparation, grant submission, post-award administration, regulatory compliance, and research operational support by assuring compliance with UI and sponsor policies. Key areas of responsibility include assisting with a variety of tasks, including pre-award support, post-award support, and other related adminstrative support for research activities.  This position requires a high level of collaboration, attention to detail, accuracy, and independent judgement. Pre - award support: Develop budgets for grant and federal clinical trial submission and partner with Principal Investigators in interpreting sponsor and third-party regulations. Coordinate paper and electronic submissions with Faculty. Review and respond to internal requests for information. Review and proof information to ensure documents are...

Job Description: The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics is seeking a  Research Support Coordinator  to work on the Neurogenetics team with health care providers, researchers, and genetic counselors. This position will perform administrative duties related to genetic counseling and will interact with patients and families with Inherited Peripheral Neuropathies, also collectively referred to as Charcot Marie Tooth Disease (CMT). In addition, this position supports the International Neuropathies Consortium (INC) Project Manager with research related projects. This is a multisite consortium, supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) with Iowa being the lead site. Job Duties to Include: Provide data management, human subject application submissions through the Institutional Review Board (IRB), and overall site coordination/activation as related to the INC project. Review proposals, ensure completeness, and route proposals through...

Job Description: University of Iowa Health Care department of Otolaryngology is seeking a Research Manager to manage research and clinical diagnostics division activities for the Molecular Otolaryngology and Renal Research Laboratories (MORL). Provide support for research by conducting experiments, collecting and analyzing results and performing operational duties associated with the laboratory (bench and field), animal or human research. Key areas of responsibilities include overseeing research activities/experiments, collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data, preparing clinical and CLIA reports, contributing to manuscripts/publications, administrative and project management, facilities and equipment management, and supervision/staffing. Duties to include: Research:   Oversee functions of the Clinical Diagnostic Division (CDD), including review and implementation of the Standard Operating Procedures to ensure all guidelines and procedures are met or exceed...

Job Description: University of Iowa Health Care Department of Otolaryngology is seeking a Research Assistant to perform research in the area of complement mediated renal diseases, perform clinical testing as a member of the CDS renal team and perform research and development. The Research Assistant will work with frozen serum and plasma samples received into the Molecular Otolaryngology and Renal Research Laboratories - Clinical Diagnostics Services (MORL CDS) for Functional and Biomarker testing. The RA will perform sample accessioning, aliquoting, perform assays, report results, maintain inventory and quality management for the CDS. Duties to include: Research:   Perform research activities based upon protocols developed by other research staff or principal investigator of the research project. Conduct Experiments:   Conduct biochemical assay such as ELISAs, immunoelectrophoresis, complement activity assay and other functional assays. Analyze and Summarize...

Job Description: The University of Iowa Department of Radiology is seeking a Clinical Research Associate to support the MRI Recharge Facility by providing management and oversight for research studies from beginning to end of project. This position will perform clinical and healthcare research activities related to Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). Oversee scheduling, billing and setting annual rate for facility. Develop budgets and utilization projections and reports for facility usage. Explore grant opportunities for equipment and research funding. Develop and implement procedures to support staff and users of facility. Coordinate research meetings, workshops and events. Work with University investigators and coordinators to facilitate new project submissions. Help maintain facility equipment and ensure proper function. Provide oversight and direction for staff, students and users of the facility. Position Duties and Responsibilities: Research/Clinical...

Job Description: The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics department of Radiology is seeking an Research Scientist to perform operational duties associated with the Theranostics Center for Excellence including but not limited to Theranostics production, equipment maintenance, QA/QC testing, SOP creation and regulatory compliance. Position Duties and Responsibilities: Research :   Function as a specialist/technical expert in a specific discipline(s). Investigate and perform critical analysis of current literature to develop novel approaches to radiopharmaceutical production either independently or in conjunction with other investigators. Maintain a literature knowledge of current radiopharmaceutical development and clinical trials relevant to the Theranostics Center of Excellence. Experiments, Investigations, Evaluations   : Develop and implement research plan either independently or in conjunction with other investigators. Conduct complex research in...

Lab of Nutrient Sensing in Metabolic Diseases is seeking a highly motivated and organized personnel interested in contributing to basic research. General responsibilities will include providing support for research by conducting experiments, collecting and analyzing results and performing operational duties associated with the laboratory (bench), animal (mouse) research. Key areas of responsibilities include conducting research activities/experiments, collecting, analyzing and summarizing data, preparing reports, contributing to manuscripts/publications, administrative and project management, and equipment management, and supervision/staffing. This is an excellent position for candidate to part of young vibrant group and seeking to gain experience in conducting cutting edge research in Metabolic Diseases. Duties to include: Research:   Perform research activities based upon protocols developed by other research staff or principal investigator of the research...

Job Description: University of Iowa Health Care Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine is seeking a Clinical/HC Research Assistant with a current Registered Nurse license to apply clinical skills and evaluate and execute research protocols in Adult Interventional Cardiology.   Research studies will be conducted throughout the Heart and Vascular Center (inpatient, catheterization lab and ambulatory clinics). The position requires the academic knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology in adults. Key areas of responsibility include research/clinical activities, protocol development and study responsibilities, subject recruitment and enrollment, data collection and monitoring, regulatory guidelines and documents, human resources/leadership and financial responsibility. Duties to include: Research/Clinical Activities:   Oversee operations of clinical research studies including recruitment, coordination and scheduling of subject...

University of Iowa Health Care Department of Gastroenterology/Hepatology is seeking a Clinical Trail & Database Management Research Assistant to support, conduct and manage clinical trials to deliver and evaluate research protocols and clinical trials. Duties to include: Protocol Development/Management and Study Responsibilities:   Consult with researchers to assist in development of a data management plan; design forms to facilitate the collection and tracking of study participant data, study drugs, biological specimens and study procedures Research/Clinical Activities; Subject Recruitment and Enrollment:   Assist with subject recruitment by mining databases and EPIC Data Collection and Monitoring:   Assist in managing data validation; query resolutions and the reporting of data; conduct audit to assess quality assurance. Regulatory Guidelines and Documents:   Develop procedures for on-site data audits; participate in audits; design and generate...

The Stead Family Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Endocrinology is seeking a Clinical Trials Research Assistant to provide support for clinical trials and research projects by conducting study visits, collecting and analyzing results and performing operational duties associated with human research. This is a 100% specified term position. Duties include, but are not limited to: Consult with principal investigator to design forms to facilitate the collection and tracking of participant data, study drugs and study procedures. Design study source documents, assessment tools, and participant questionnaires. Meet with families to introduce them to research opportunities currently available. Screen, recruit, enroll and obtain informed consent from research subjects for clinical trials. Responsible for subject recruitment, subject management, scheduling, phone calls, etc. to aid in coordination of study visits. Submit protocols to the IRB and other review...

The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Department of Urology is seeking a Research Assistant to support, conduct and manage research studies for the Pediatric Urology Division. Perform research activities based upon protocols developed by the principal investigator of the research project. Read and understand protocols. Arrange and plan daily activities to prepare for research protocols. Set up, maintain and operate research materials or equipment. Recruit, consent and enroll research subjects. Adhere to safety and compliance guidelines. Collect and track data, perform data entry, record and consolidate data as directed by the principal investigator and maintain record of methods used. Adhere to Quality Assurance protocols to maintain validity and integrity of research data. Troubleshoot, analyze and propose modifications to protocols; perform complex techniques per protocol; test and evaluate current procedures; develop and implement procedures...

Job Description: The Department of Urology at The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics is seeking a Clinical Trials Research Associate to design, plan, promote and control clinical trials and coordinate the processing and analysis of trials data. Key areas of responsibility include protocol development/management and study responsibilities; research/clinical activities, subject recruitment and enrollment, data collection and monitoring; regulatory guidelines, documents and submission; and human resources/leadership. Duties to include: Protocol Development/Management and Study Responsibilities: Assist in the design, development, execution, administration and maintenance of protocols and clinical studies. Oversee CRF development Review query reports. Meet with study monitor. Resolve all monitoring issues. Develop complex research study materials. Initiate IRB submissions, renewals and communication with constituents. Liaise with multi-center health...