Research Assistant – Internal Medicine (GEID)
Research Assistant – Internal Medicine (GEID)
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Department:
SOM KC Internal Medicine - Administration-----
Internal Medicine Genetic Environmental and Inhalational DiseasePosition Title:
Research Assistant Internal Medicine (GEID)Job Family Group:
Professional StaffJob Description Summary:
The Research Assistant will work in Dr. Ana Maria Jaramillo lab in the Division of Genetic Environmental and Inhalational Disease. The laboratory works on mucin trafficking mechanisms in the airway epithelium. This position focuses on both research and lab management with approximately 80% of the time dedicated to research projects.Job Description:
Job Duties:
Conduct cell culture and rodent-based experiments.
Compile analyze document and draw tentative conclusions from experimental results.
Confer with principal investigator to review work assignments and develop plans for research experiments.
Make minor modifications to existing laboratory procedures and techniques to meet the needs of the equipment as required.
Review laboratory methods manual scientific journals abstracts and other literature for information applicable to research experiments.
Perform routine laboratory techniques and support laboratory operations (general laboratory duties inventory laboratory safety regulatory and compliance).
Maintenance of adequate lab supplies reagents and chemicals for daily research procedures.
Perform specimen processing biobanking and shipments.
Perform collaborative studies with other research laboratories at KUMC.
Perform PCR Western blot primary cell isolation general tissue culture.
Maintain a current Laboratory Notebook documenting all calculations procedures results and other relevant research information.
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. Experience may substitute for the degree on a year for year basis.
Preferred Qualifications:
Work Experience
Direct laboratory experience in basic cell and molecular biology methods which includes but not limited to DNA/RNA manipulation PCR qPCR immunodetection (IHC/IF/western blotting) immunoprecipitation microscopy and CRISPRs/siRNA/shRNA.
Experience working with rodents.
Skills:
Communication.
Organization.
Time management.
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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