Research Associate
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Job Description
Department:
SOM KC The Alzheimers Disease Center (ADC)-----
Alzheimers Disease Center StaffPosition Title:
Research AssociateJob Family Group:
Professional StaffJob Description Summary:
The University of Kansas Alzheimers Disease Research Center (KU ADRC) is a National Institute of Aging P30-designated national leader in AD research with the vision to impact the lives of every patient and family dealing with Alzheimers in the region and across the state of Kansas through our research education and clinical care. We are a comprehensive center at the forefront of clinical trials lifestyle intervention trials drug and translational research and basic science research. Our research enables us to also provide leading edge clinical care and support for dementia caregivers. In addition we provide a wide variety of both public education and training opportunities for the workforce of tomorrow.A position is available for a highly motivated Research Associate in the University of Kansas Alzheimers Disease Research Center (KU ADRC) at the University of Kansas Medical Center (KUMC). Candidates will have the opportunity to work with Dr. Heather Wilkins at the KU Alzheimers Disease Research Center (KU ADRC) and other investigators at KUMC. The appointee will be extensively involved in studies of bioenergetics and mitochondria using cell culture rodent and human biospecimen materials.
Job Description:
Job Duties Outlined:
Participate in further training when necessary to accomplish a goal.
Function under the supervision of the scientific director of the biomarker core.
Plan multi-task and complete projects on an independent level.
Design and execute experiments analyze data and contribute to the preparation of manuscripts for scientific publications.
Participation in manuscript development and submission.
Invoice for core activities tracking core users and ordering supplies.
Implement and execute laboratory studies as defined and approved by the scientific director.
Train core users and students in methods and use of equipment.
Deliver biological specimens from the CRC/Landon Center to Hemenway building and process biological specimens for biomarker measures.
Assist with study start-up and execution.
Perform mitochondrial isolation and mitochondrial respiration measures.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. This is a summary of the typical job functions not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities tasks duties and assignments. Furthermore job duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Required Qualifications
Education: Masters degree experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.
Work Experience:
Experience with laboratory techniques.
Experience in standard molecular biology and biochemistry techniques cell culture and rodent experiments.
Preferred Qualifications
Education: Doctorate-level degree experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.
Skills
Communication skills with a scientific audience.
Teaching skills.
Attention to detail multitasking.
Required Documents:
Resume/CV
Cover Letter
Comprehensive Benefits Package:
Coverage begins on day one for health dental and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance long-term disability insurance and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off including vacation and sick begins accruing upon hire plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment and paid time off for bereavement jury duty military service and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available. Type: Regular Compensation Statement: The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to education experience and training qualifications relative to the requirements of the position and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range taking into account the combination of factors listed above. Minimum Midpoint MaximumTime Type:
Full timeRate Type:
HourlyPay Range:
$24.20 - $35.09
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
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