The laboratory of Dr. Mary Weber in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine is seeking a full-time Post-Baccalaureate Research Intern. The position will assist with cutting-edge research aimed at understanding how Chlamydia trachomatis and Orientia tsutsugamushi secretion system effector proteins subvert host cell processes.

 Please see the Web lab website ( https://weber.lab.uiowa.edu/Immunology (https://microbiology.medicine.uiowa.edu/profile/thomas-kehl-fie)) for more information about our research interests.

Annual Salary $38,755 to commensurate

This position is designed for individuals who:

• 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 residency

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

Education Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology or Immunology, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Qualifications

A minimum of 3 months experience working in a microbiology or molecular biology laboratory is required. Prior experience working with pathogenic microorganisms is preferred but not required. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

·       Basic proficiency with each of the following:

o   General microbiologic techniques, such as culture, storage, and safe handling of pathogenic agents.

o   Standard molecular techniques, including PCR, plasmid purification, bacterial transformation, agarose gel electrophoresis, and western blotting.

o   Mammalian cell culture and sterile techniques.

o   Gathering, recording, and analyzing experimental data.

o   Data analysis and presentation software, such as Excel, Photoshop, and GraphPad Prism.

·       Working proficiency with each of the following:

o   Ability to effectively prioritize projects to consistently meet deadlines.

o   Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

o   Attention to detail and accuracy.

 Desirable Qualifications

Highly Desirable

·       Working proficiency with each of the following:

o   Passaging and maintaining various cell lines.

o   Immunofluorescence microscopy.

                     -General microbiologic techniques

-Standard molecular techniques, including PCR, qPCR, plasmid purification, bacterial transformation, gel electrophoresis, western blotting

-Sterile techniques