Drosophila Food Production Assistant

The Department of Biology is seeking bi-weekly parttime work in the Drosophila Culture Media Lab (Fly Kitchen).

This position helps support the department’s research and teaching labs which use Drosophila (fruit flies) as subjects in genetics experiments. The flies are cultured in glass vials, bottles, and jars, which are reused.

Key Responsibilities:

The position consists of two parts, production and recycling. The food is made every Tuesday and Thursday, and the returned glassware is recycled on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

On Tuesdays and Thursdays you must be able to work from 8:30am to 3:30pm, these hours are not flexible, this is when the fly food is made.

For the recycling portion, however, the scheduling is very flexible. It can be done at any times as long as the work is done on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. It typically takes between five and six hours per week to keep on top of the recycling influx for a total maximum of 20 hours per week.

For questions about this position, please send an email to rebecca-kick@uiowa.edu.

Education Required:

• High School Diploma.

Required Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing with faculty, staff, students and the public.

• Demonstrated ability to work in a team-oriented service and support work environment.

• Must be available to work hours of 8:30am to 3:30pm every Tuesday and Thursday
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs.

Desired Qualifications:

• Demonstrated laboratory experience with sterile techniques and use of standard laboratory equipment.

• Experience working with Drosophila.

• A Bachelor’s degree in Biology or Life Sciences or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required

Position and Application details:

To apply please email Resume and Cover Letter to rebecca-kick@uiowa.edu

Salary is $15/hour

Job will start right away and be for summer and academic year.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended. Please note that this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship in the United States.

For additional questions, please contact: rebecca-kick@uiowa.edu

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences.