Research Assistant BMB Research
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Job Location:
Kansas City, KS - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 22 - 32
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Department:
SOM KC Biochemistry-----
Research StaffPosition Title:
Research Assistant - BMB ResearchJob Family Group:
Professional StaffJob Description Summary:
A research assistant position is available immediately in the NIH-funded group of Dr. Chad Slawson. The candidate selected for the position will work as part of a diverse research group encompassing undergraduate graduate and postdoctoral level scientists employing cellular molecular biology and biochemical approaches focusing on determining how the O-GlcNAc post-translational modification contributes to the onset and progression of Alzheimers disease. The technician will work on a number of projects in the lab as needs arise. Past technicians have been on multiple publications in from the lab.Job Description:
Key Roles and Responsibilities:
Perform biochemical and cellular research employing biochemical approaches focusing on determining how O-GlcNAcylation controls mitochondrial function and response to reactive oxygen species.
Design and perform general lab experiments that include but are not limited to tissue culture mouse genotyping SDS-PAGE western blotting and molecular biology.
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: B.S. or higher in Biochemistry or related field. Experience may be substituted for education on a year for year basis.
Preferred Qualifications:
Work Experience: Interested applicants should have some research experience preferably in either cellular biology molecular biology or biochemistry.
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
Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- Spss
- Data Collection
- DNA Isolation
- Stata
- Biochemistry
- Qualitative Research Interviewing
- Research Experience
- Statistical Software
- Molecular Biology
- Research Laboratory Experience
- Western Blot
About Company
The University of Kansas Medical Center (KUMC), a campus of the University of Kansas located in Kansas City, Kansas, offers educational programs and clinical training through its schools of Health Professions, Medicine, Nursing, and Graduate Studies.
