Dr. Ganesan's lab in the Department of Periodontics is seeking an Undergrad Research Associate. The lab focuses on basic, clinical translational projects and clinical trials investigating oral microbiome-host interactions in periodontal health and disease in specific patient populations. Specific duties will include: * -Providing laboratory assistance including solution preparation * -Equipment cleaning, washing and maintenance * -Monitoring tests and experiments in a supervised academic research setting * -Cataloging, and cleaning field equipment, and data entry * -Assisting with some general laboratory tasks. * -Prepare media and solutions * -Extract genomic and plasmid DNA, and RNA * -Working with the primary epithelial cell culture from patients with and without obesity * -Performing PCR, Western blot, fluorescent microscopy and culturing microorganisms * -Collecting and analyzing data and be responsible for keeping a laboratory notebook * -Will be responsible for preparing and autoclaving standard laboratory solutions and media Desirable qualifications: * -Demonstrated knowledge in human anatomy, chemistry, biology * -Pre-dental degree major * -Demonstrated ability to work in a team setting * -Demonstrated communication skills Work schedule: M-F, between hours of 8:00am - 5:00pm. As close to 18-20 hours / week as possible, flexible. Rate of Pay: $11.00/Hour |
University of Iowa
Jun 23, 2026