The Huang lab in Internal Medicine - Nephrology is looking for an undergraduate lab assistant. We study renal diseases like polycystic kidney disease (PKD) and chronic kidney disease (CKD), using a variety of experimental approaches and animal models.  Starting duties of a lab assistant include general lab tasks such as:Washing and autoclavingMaking solutionsAssisting with animal work including maintaining mouse colony and genotyping PCRMay get involved in more research opportunities as skills develop Desired Qualifications:Prefer Junior or greater Prefer students with Biology, Pre-Med, or other science majorsGPA 3.0 or betterAbility to work more than 8 hours per week.    

BASIC JOB FUNCTIONAssist in the day-to-day operations of the University Housing and Dining Administration (UHD) front desk including answering and directing incoming phone calls or emails, taking messages, and greeting incoming appointments and visitors.RESPONSIBILITESGreet customers and refer to appropriate members of UHD team or other University officesAssist (prospective) students and families in resolving housing, general living, and campus problems and refer to appropriate advisory servicesAssist the public in answering questions and provide directions and assistance according to departmental policies and proceduresRespond to inquiries and complaints from students, families, staff, and the general public, and refer as appropriateDemonstrate civil and respectful interactions with othersMaintain privacy and utilize discretion when interacting with others to handle sensitive situationsPick up/deliver mail from the Burge Hall Desk / summer operations desk. Sort and distribute mailBecome familiar with and answer inquiries regarding marketing in the residence halls and Market PlacesAssist with filing for staff throughout the office suiteReview newspapers for articles related to UHD to be archivedComplete special assignments that assist in UHD Administration operationsMay perform other duties as assignedQUALIFICATIONSEnrolled as a student at The University of Iowa (during academic year)Excellent communication (verbal and written) and be positive and respectful in working with a diverse populationProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and TeamsReasonable experience in handling multiple assignments, conflicting demands, or prioritiesExcellent organizational skillsDemonstrated commitment to GREAT customer serviceMust be able to work during academic break periods (fall, winter, spring and summer breaks)Experience living in the University of Iowa residence hallsKnowledge of UHD procedures and policiesWORK HOURSOnly hiring for the following shifts: Monday from 11:00am - 12:30pm and from  5:00pm - 5:45pm, Wednesday from 2:00pm - 3:15pm, and Friday from 10:00am - 12:00pm and from 3:00pm - 5:00pm. TRAINING REQUIREMENTSFERPA TrainingMinors on Campus TrainingAnti-Harassment Training for student employeesCriminal Background Check upon hirePossible: Driver’s License Review if driving University vehicles is required during employment.

Student -Athlete Academic Services is currently seeking to fill vacant Learning Assistant positions within their office for the Fall 2024 semester and potentially beyond. Learning Assistants provide an additional layer of academic support to student-athletes. They are assigned to work in a small group or one-on-one sessions with student-athletes based on the students’ individual needs. These appointments are designed to assist the student in enhancing their skill sets in many of the following areas: time management, organization, note taking, test taking, study skill development, reading, writing, and other academic skills as needed. Additionally, Learning Assistants are asked to communicate student progress and/or concerts to Student-Athlete Academic Services staff so that the proper resources can be identified to address the students’ academic needs. Learning Assistants may also routinely check students’ syllabi for assignment details and due dates, check the students’ notes for accuracy, monitor attendance, comprehension, and confirm completion of the previous weeks’ work. All appointments take place in-person but can occasionally move to a virtual format in response to weather, illness, or other necessary circumstance. Day, evening, and weekend part-time hours are available. Interested candidates are asked to send a copy of their resume and transcripts to jordan-willits@uiowa.edu. The deadline for application is open until all positions are filled. The pay rate for this position is contingent upon education and prior tutoring/teaching experience. No prior experience is required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.  New hires will be required to attend mandatory trainings. 

The Student Research Assistant will assist the Nester lab in the organization and maintenance of the cell culture room and participate in research quality control and optimization. Responsibilities will include set-up of equipment, maintaining the cell culture, organizing cell culture reagents including regular inventory, and ensuring cell culture viability. Student may coordinate with supervisor to plan for and run protein expression experiments. Student may also train for and run transformation, cloning, and/or plasmid transfection protocols.Upon outstanding performance in the routine lab duties, the student may also have expanded research opportunities through participate in the generation and interpretation of original research data under the guidance of the research supervisor.This position consists of flexible daily hours available Monday through Friday between 8am to 5pm. We are willing to work around class schedule but 10 hours per week is expected.

The University Surplus is seeking student computer technicians. Duties will include: managing the Surplus Laptop area, fixing and setting up laptops to sell. These technician will be working with laptops, both PC and Mac, removing good parts, or setting up to sell to public or on eBay, along with other duties as assigned. Organizing computers and parts and helping sell them on sale days.Free, on-site parking.We currently have multiple positions available in University Surplus. Must be available Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:00am and 3:30pm; (prefer 4-hour blocks of time). Must also be available to work occasional Saturdays. Hours will be flexible to accommodate a 20 hour work week (more in the summer).Must be University of Iowa student. Must be able to lift 50 pounds. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check. Experience working with PC’s and Mac’s, installing software, RAM, hard drives, video cards and some general knowledge of repairing PC and Mac machines. eBay selling experience a plus. (TO APPLY: Please email the completed attached form to Brian Mead (brian-mead@uiowa.edu). Please note we are located south of the main campus across the highway from Colonial Bowling Lanes, and south of the Iowa City airport. Transportation will be required to get to the Mossman Business Services Building.

As a key partner on the Priority Initiatives development team, you will prioritize how each day will unfold. Your work will directly impact the team’s strategies, goals, and overall success. From putting the important finishing touches on donor messages to maximizing the efficiency of a donor visit, your role could be the difference between a simple interaction and a lasting impression.Core Responsibilities include but are not limited to:Provide administrative and operational support and leadership to the Priority Initiatives (PI) development program including project management, communication and stewardship support, documentation management, and office policies and procedures related to the college and the Foundation.Assist with day-to-day operational aspects of the PI team. Provide calendar management, monitor supplies, process mail, monitor budget, cross train with other support staff to provide backup assistance in their absence.Manage and expand mid-level/PI donor stewardship and engagement practices including frequent mail merge acknowledgement letters and partnering with the Donor Relations team.Monitor accuracy of information in the database and work with Information Management department to maintain updated donor/prospect information.Assist with finalizing, tracking, and distributing gift agreements, account set up, gift/pledge documentation, etc.Assist with funding opportunity management. Develop processes for helping development officers maintain accuracy of funding opportunities, increasing closure rate and total closed gifts.Oversee the processing of invoices and expense reports for development officers.Research, develop, and coordinate travel bookings and reservations.Support and aid in planning campus visits for individuals and corporations. Facilitate the development of background information, speaking points, and call objectives for campus visits.QualificationsMinimum Experience3 years of work experience related to employment area. Education may be substituted for years of work experience.Desired Skills & ExperienceStrong experience with word processing, databases, and spreadsheets (Microsoft Office suite) along with the ability to learn in-house computer systems.Excellent verbal and written skills. Must be self-motivated and detail oriented with a high level of accuracy to effectively communicate with a variety of audiences.Strong commitment to honoring donor intent and confidentiality to protect important, sensitive information.Ability to multi-task and manage multiple initiatives with independence and effectiveness.Strong team orientation, a dedicated work ethic, a mission- and service-driven mindset, and a positive and professional attitude.Creativity, patience, a sense of humor, and a belief in our organizational mission of: Aligning donor passion and generosity to advance Iowa State University’s land grant ideals.Travel: No travel requiredFLSA Status: Non-exemptLocation: Ames, IA; potentially hybrid.For additional information, visit the following pages:Iowa State University FoundationBenefits Package InformationIowa State University

The Bongers Lab is starting out and in need of an undergraduate lab assistant. We study the role of the gut microbiome in sepsis and sepsis recovery, with a particular focus on how the microbiome affects post-sepsis muscle weakness.  Starting as an assistant for general lab tasks, the position comes with an opportunity for moving into more responsibilities as education proceeds. We anticipate the student will move into research opportunities over their time in the lab as their skills develop. Starting duties include general lab tasks such as:DishesRunning to core facilities for suppliesMaking solutionsAutoclaving tools and suppliesData entryAssisting with animal work (mice)As skills develop, we hope to involve the student in RNA and DNA isolation and sequencing, animal experimentation, and molecular biology and metabolomics techniques. Required Qualifications:Sophomore or greater with a science degree focus (Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biology, Genetics, Exercise Science, Pre-Medicine, or other hard science discipline)GPA 3.0 or betterAbility to work 5-10 hours per week  - must have at least a 3-hour open slot 3 times over the week during daytime working hours 8:00 AM-5:00 PM

Environmental Systems Mechanic I/II/IIIOperations and MaintenanceResponsibilities:  Environmental Systems Mechanic I - Under direct supervision, performs skilled work in the area of installation, repair, alteration, replacement and maintenance of components of refrigeration, air conditioning and heating (all fuel types) equipment. Environmental Systems Mechanic II - Under general supervision, performs skilled work in the area of installation, repair, alteration, replacement and maintenance of components of environmental systems such as refrigeration, temperature control and heating (all fuel types) and support systems. Utilizes computerized building environmental automation systems to collect mechanical system performance data to ensure system reliability.  Environmental Systems Mechanic III - Performs skilled work in the area of installation, repair, alteration, replacement and maintenance of components of environmental systems such as refrigeration, temperature control, chillers, heating (all fuel types) systems to include other support systems and emerging technology equipment. Utilizes computerized control systems to collect, analyze and modify mechanical system performance to ensure system reliability and system optimization.  Qualifications: Environmental Systems Mechanic I - Four years of experience in refrigeration, heating or air conditioning work, including apprenticeship; and obtains refrigeration certificate of at least type 2 within first six months of employment; and possess a valid driver’s license and meet University’s Fleet Safety Program. Environmental Systems Mechanic II - Six years of experience in temperature and computerized building environmental automation systems, refrigeration or air conditioning work, including apprenticeship, or has two years of experience in computerized building environmental automation systems and meets the minimum eligibility requirements of ESM I; or four years experience in above plus Journeyman’s license; has refrigeration certificate of at least type 2; and possess a valid driver’s license and meet University’s Fleet Safety Program. Two years of college/trade school preferred. Environmental Systems Mechanic III - Eight years of experience in computerized building environmental automation systems, refrigeration or air conditioning work, including apprenticeship, with two years of experience in evaluating and recommending system optimization changes, or two years of experience in evaluating and recommending system optimization changes and meets the minimum eligibility requirements of ESM II; has refrigeration certificate of at least type 2; possess a valid driver’s license and meet University’s Fleet Safety Program; and Journeyman license required. Two years of college/trade school preferred.  UNI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from persons of color, women, individuals living with disabilities, and veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other basis protected by federal and/or state law. The University offers an excellent benefits package including a vacation plan, employer sponsored retirement plans, health and dental insurance, and life and disability insurance. Benefits package details can be viewed at https://careers.uni.edu/benefits. Application materials received by 10/26/2024 will be given first consideration. For more information or to apply, visit https://careers.uni.edu/. Criminal and other relevant background checks required. UNI is a tobacco free campus.

This student employment position will provide the Department of Anesthesia with information and consultative services and to assist in the implementation and installation of technology resources.Duties may include:·        Provide hardware and software support to departmental computer users·        Performs routine systems administration tasks such as hardware set-up and upgrades, system backups, and preventive maintenance on desktop setups·        Provide support for department Macintosh users·        Aid, analyze and direct users to appropriate computer resources·        Maintain department computer hardware inventory and software licenses·        Liaise with HCIS to facilitate user access to information systems·        Must exhibit professional personal interaction skills at all times·        Must be reliable and dependable to fulfill assigned work hours·        Must maintain professional appearance and dress code·        Other duties as assignedA background check and employee health screening will be required for this position. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.Work hours will vary between Monday - Friday between 0700 and 1700. Specific schedule will be determined based on student's availability and the needs of the unit.