Student Research Assistant - Ophthalmology; Drack Lab

Position: Student Research Assistant - Ophthalmology (Drack Lab)

Student Research Assistant – Ophthalmology (Drack Lab)

Posting . Department:
Ophthalmology & Visual Science/Carver College of Medicine. Jobcode:
Temp Employee – Non-UI Student.

Working Title:

Student Research Assistant – Ophthalmology (Drack Lab).

Position Description

The Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science is seeking an undergraduate Student Research Assistant interested in assisting in research to find treatments for genetic causes of blindness in children.

Full/Part Time Status

Part Time

Percent Time

50% (up to 20 hours per week)

Duties

• Perform and help design translational research studies using mouse models of human disease.
• Perform mouse husbandry and general laboratory organization.
• May include collecting and analyzing data from human studies including electroretinogram, optical coherence tomography, visual fields and other clinical studies.

Supervision

General supervision is received from the study PI. Immediate supervision is received from Post-doctoral fellow and other laboratory and clinical supervisory personnel.

Education Requirement

The candidate should be a sophomore or higher undergraduate with a major in a STEM field. Experience with hands‑on laboratory courses and interest in a career in medicine or science are also required.

Required Qualifications

• Willing to handle and work with small animals (training is provided).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Must be proficient with computer software including Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat and Excel database software.
• Prior experience in a laboratory setting.

Desirable Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical and genetic terminology.
• Experience or previous coursework in the research process, especially in either animal or ophthalmology research.

Contact

ARLENE DRACK
Phone:
Email: arlene-drack

Application Instructions

Qualified candidates should e‑mail resume/CV and current class schedule to Dr. Arlene Drack at arlene-drack.

Ad Start Date

12/24/2025

Ad End Date

12/31/2025

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