Research Assistant â Internal Medicine (Endocrinology)
Research Assistant â Internal Medicine (Endocrinology)
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Department:
SOM KC Internal Medicine - Endocrinology Metabolism & Genetics-----
Medicine-Endocrine Metabolic GenePosition Title:
Research Assistant Internal Medicine (Endocrinology)Job Family Group:
Professional StaffJob Description Summary:
The Research Assistant in Dr. Medina-Mezas lab (Division of Endocrinology) will support interdisciplinary research in analytical chemistry mass spectrometry and biomedical science. Responsibilities include assisting with experimental workflows in lipidomics and metabolomics and independently processing and analyzing biological samples (tissues cells biofluids and food). This role contributes to the labs mission to investigate molecular mechanisms of metabolic and endocrine function in a collaborative academic environment.Job Description:
Job Duties Outlined:
Conduct biochemical and analytical experiments to generate data for lipidomics and metabolomic research.
Prepare and extract biological samples (e.g. plasma tissues cell cultures) for analysis using established protocols.
Operate monitor and maintain mass spectrometry systems (e.g. LC-MS/MS GC-MS) and associated chromatography instruments.
Perform quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) including the use of internal standards replicates and instrument performance checks; assist in troubleshooting and vendor coordination.
Acquire and process analytical data using specialized lipidomics software (e.g. Lipid Search Skyline XCMS).
Maintain accurate laboratory records including sample tracking QC logs and experimental documentation.
Review protocols scientific literature and standard operating procedures (SOPs); assist in the development and adaptation of SOPs.
Support collaborative studies with other research laboratories within KUMC and external partners.
Perform general laboratory duties including inventory management reagent preparation biobanking and sample shipments.
Ensure compliance with institutional safety chemical handling and biosafety regulations.
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. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job 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: Bachelors degree in a scientific discipline. Education may be substituted for experience for the degree on a year for year basis.
Work Experience:
1 year of experience in a laboratory environment; lipidomics metabolomics or analytical chemistry experience preferred.
Experience with lipid classes and metabolic pathways.
Preferred Qualifications
Work Experience
Experience with data analysis platforms and software for omics data (e.g. MetaboAnalyst LipidMaps R).
Experience working in a core facility or service-oriented lab environment.
Experience working with rodents.
Laboratory experience in basic cell and molecular biology methods which includes but not limited to DNA/RNA manipulation PCR qPCR ELISA immunodetection (IHC/IF/western blotting).
Skills
Organizational and communication skills
Computer skills
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:
$22.66 - $32.85
Employment Type
Full-Time
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