Research Assistant : Grant Funded
Des Moines UniversityWest Des Moines- Full-time
Research Assistant : Grant Funded
Job no : 492795
Work type : FT
Location : West Des Moines
Categories : Staff
At DMU you will make a meaningful contribution to the dynamic future of Medicine and Health Sciences. DMU is seeking a Research Assistant. The Research Assistant will work under the direction of Dr. Kim Tran, MD, PhD on various experimental paradigms aimed at developing and characterizing a novel vasorelaxing peptide. This is a full-time position funded by the National Institutes of Health award for three years.
What you’ll do :
- Order reagents and supplies, prepare stock and working reagents for experiments.
- Maintain lab organization and databases. Organize standard procedures and protocols.
- Follow and ensure compliance with regulatory policies.
- Plan and run experiments as required.
- Secure and organize experimental data through lab records and experimental databases.
- Participate in the training of students working under the PI’s supervision.
- Participate in the preparation of scientific presentation materials and / or presentation of these materials.
What we’re looking for :
Total Rewards :
Our employees are what make DMU special, so we treat them well! Our Total Rewards reflect this commitment. Qualified faculty and staff enjoy 90% employer-paid medical, 10% retirement match, flexible work arrangements, community service time, tuition assistance, professional development funding, and access to wellness facilities with programs that promote a well-balanced lifestyle. Visit to learn more about our benefits.
About :
Founded in 1898, Des Moines University is a premier medical and health sciences institution comprising three colleges– College of Osteopathic Medicine, College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, and College of Health Sciences – offering ten graduate degree programs.
In 2023 Des Moines University (DMU) relocated to a new 88-acre campus in West Des Moines, Iowa. This state-of-the-art campus includes technology-rich, flexible education spaces that support innovative teaching methods and connect faculty and students across all of our programs. Our new research facilities include a vibrant and spacious open laboratory, designed to foster collaboration and innovation.