A Medical Research Scientist conducts research with the goal of understanding diseases and improving human health. May study biology and causes of health problems, assess effectiveness of treatments or develop new pharmaceutical products. May direct clinical trials to gather data..
Kansas City, KS Job Details Full-time $47,536.23 - $57,247.93 a year 16 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Qualifications Protein purification Immunological assays Cell line culture Molecular Biology Academic research projects Research proposal writing Patient monitoring Research ethical considerations SAS PCR machines Immunological laboratory techniques Design of experiments R Academic institution experience HIPAA Mid-level Flow cytometers SAS language Scientific research papers Collaborative research Research industry grant writing Biochemical laboratory techniques Health information regulatory compliance Research compliance clinical trial records management Document quality checks In vivo studies Research regulatory compliance Clinical quality assurance standards Clinical confidentiality policies Manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals Full Job Description Job Overview We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Research Associate to join our dynamic research team. In this role, you will play a vital part in advancing scientific understanding through rigorous laboratory experiments, data analysis, and collaborative research efforts. The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in molecular biology,immunology and cancer biology, cell culture, and bioinformatics, coupled with excellent documentation skills and a passion for medical and clinical research. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge projects in biomedical sciences, supporting the development of innovative therapies and scientific discoveries. Duties Conduct laboratory experiments utilizing tissue culture, mammalian cell culture, transfection, and immunological techniques such as ELISA, Western blot, flow cytometry, and microscopy Perform molecular biology procedures including PCR, protein purification, chromatography, and Western blot analysis Manage in vivo studies and animal physiology experiments following FDA regulations and ethical guidelines Analyze complex bioinformatics data sets using R, Python, SAS, and other statistical tools to interpret research findings Review research documentation meticulously to ensure accuracy and compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and HIPAA standards Support clinical trials by monitoring patient data, assisting with patient monitoring activities, and ensuring adherence to clinical research protocols Contribute to the design of experiments, maintain detailed laboratory records, and assist in preparing research publications for peer-reviewed journals Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop research proposals and secure grant funding for ongoing projects Experience Proven laboratory research experience in cell & molecular biology techniques within an academic or clinical setting Hands-on expertise in tissue culture, protein purification, ELISA assays, PCR, flow cytometry, Western blotting, chromatography, and microscopy Familiarity with in vivo animal studies and physiology is highly desirable Proficiency in bioinformatics data analysis using R or Python; experience with SAS is a plus Knowledge of FDA regulations related to clinical trials and medical research standards such as GCP and HIPAA compliance Strong documentation review skills ensuring accuracy in research records and regulatory submissions Experience publishing scientific papers in peer-reviewed journals demonstrates a commitment to academic excellence Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a fast-paced research environment This paid Research Associate position is perfect for individuals eager to advance their careers in biomedical research while contributing meaningful insights into health sciences. Join us to be part of innovative projects that push the boundaries of science!
