Analytical Laboratory Intern Jobs in Iowa (NOW HIRING)

A research intern is neededin the laboratory of Songhai Chen, Ph.D., Md, at the University of Iowa, Department of Neuroscience & Pharmacology. Research in the Chen lab explores the function and regulation of heterotrimeric G proteins in leukocyte migration and tumor metastasis. The major focus of our research is to elucidate how G protein subunits orchestrate the formation of specific signaling complexes to promote directional cell migration. Particularly, we are interested in understanding how G functions are regulated by a group of novel interacting proteins, WD40 repeat-containing proteins, which we recently identified by a yeast two-hybrid screen. The successful candidate will be highly motivated, have strong analytical skills, and have an intense curiosity to answer significant and complex questions.

Seek training, experience, and mentoring in a research setting

*Plan to pursue a graduate or professional degree in science, medicine or a related field

*Have US citizenship or permanent residence

*See Post-Baccalaureate Research Internship website:http://research.uiowa.edu/students/post-baccalaureate-research-internship.

Position Responsibilities:

*Maintain colonies of genetically modified mice: breeding, weaning and genotyping of the mice as well as maintaining electronic records of the colonies.

*Perform laboratory maintenance.

*Maintain laboratory and experimental records.

*Assist postdoctoral fellows or graduate students in maintaining mouse colonies and performing genotyping and experiments.

*Keep detailed written and organized records of experimental design, protocols, computer data analysis and raw data.

Requires a Bachelor's degree in a biomedical related science or an equivalent combination of education. Minimum 3.2 GPA

Background check: Required