The laboratory of Dr. Aimee Potter is seeking a biweekly undergraduate summer research assistant .

The Research assistant will support lab operations and perform experiments under general and direct supervision. This position offers the opportunity to develop proficiency with advanced techniques in bacterial pathogenesis and host-pathogen interactions.

Please see the Potter Lab Profile for more information about our research interests: https://microbiology.medicine.uiowa.edu/profile/aimee-potter (https://microbiology.medicine.uiowa.edu/profile/aimee-potter)

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 biomedical sciences
• Have U.S. citizenship or permanent residency

Education Required

    Some Undergraduate coursework

Required Qualifications

Basic knowledge of the following:

·                 o   General bacterial culture and sterile techniques

                        o   Standard molecular techniques, including PCR, plasmid purification,

                          bacterial transformation, and gel electrophoresis

o                       o  Purification of human and murine neutrophils

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience working in a molecular biology, bacteriology, immunology or biochemistry laboratory is strongly valued.
• Working proficiency with the following:

·         o   General bacterial culture and sterile techniques

o  o   Standard molecular techniques, including PCR, plasmid purification, bacterial  transformation, and gel electrophoresis