Research Assistant

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BMB Research Department:

SOM KC Biochemistry

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Research Staff Position Title:

Research Assistant

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BMB Research Job Family Group:

Professional Staff Job Description Summary:

Perform a variety of complex technical duties involved in conducting physical, chemical, biological and other research laboratory tests, experiments and determinations to obtain data for research purposes; 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 particular equipment as required. Review laboratory methods manual, scientific journals, abstracts and other literature for information applicable to research experiments. Key Roles and Responsibilities Generate, purify, and organize expression plasmids for proteins of interest (i.e., miniprep and maxiprep protocols) Experimental techniques in cell culture (routine cell maintenance, transient transfections, preparation of nuclear extracts, utilization of CRISPR/Cas9) Assist with fluorescent imaging techniques, both biochemical and in live-cell contexts Collaborate with fellow lab members, including graduate students and technicians, to achieve research objectives.

Compliance:

Attend and maintain compliance on all orientation and training sessions designated by the University and the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, understand and follow all assigned duties, and attend regularly scheduled research team meetings. 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 Work Experience :

4 years experience in protein biochemistry, including the expression and purification of recombinant proteins and the functional analysis of proteins is beneficial. Education be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications Education :

Bachelor's or equivalent degree in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, or related fields

Work Experience :

Experience in cell biology, including CRISPR/Cas9 approaches, transient transfections, and PCR characterization is also preferred Experience in microscopy or fluorescent proteins Experience in cell culture and sterile techniques General experience in molecular biology techniques (SDS-PAGE, PCR, agarose gels)

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.

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Employee Type:

Regular Time Type:

Full time

Rate Type:

Hourly 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.

Pay Range:

$22.88

•$33.17 Minimum $22.88 Midpoint $28.03 Maximum $33.17

Application Instructions:

To learn more and apply online, please visit https://kumc.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/kumc-jobs/job/Kansas-City-Metro-Area/Research-Assistant

•-BMB-Research_JR010531 or go to https://careers.kumc.edu/ and search for position number

JR010531.

Applications must be submitted directly through the KU Medical Center website to be considered for this position. Any applications submitted via email or this website will NOT be reviewed or considered.

About KU Medical Center:

The University of Kansas Medical Center's mission is to educate exceptional health care professionals through a full range of undergraduate, graduate, professional, postdoctoral and continuing education programs in the schools of Medicine, Nursing and Health Professions. KU Medical Center also advances the health sciences through world-class research programs; provides compassionate and state-of-the-art patient care in an academic medical center environment; and works with communities in every Kansas county to improve the health of Kansans. Learn more at www.kumc.edu .

Benefits:

KUMC offers a range of great benefits that support employees and eligible family members. Our health insurance benefits begin on hire date and KUMC offers other exciting benefits such as paid parental leave, generous employer retirement contributions and other resources to improve health and well-being. For more information, please visit https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The University of Kansas Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, age, protected veteran or disability status, marital status, parental status, or genetic information.

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