Job Description
Department: SOM KC Department of Microbiology, Molecular Genetic and Immunology
Tse Lab
Position Title: Research Assistant - Tse Lab
Job Family Group: Professional Staff
Job Description Summary: The Tse lab seeks a Research Assistant to study autoimmune responses and b-cell responses in Type 1 diabetes.
Job Description: Key Roles and Responsibilities: Research Overview: Under the supervision and direction of the PI or other research staff perform research with live mouse models and human samples.
- Maintain a current Laboratory Notebook, documenting all calculations, work, experiments, and other pertinent research information.
- Perform collaborative studies with other research laboratories at KUMC.
- Generation of data and documentation of research performed for the preparation of published papers, as well as assistance on grant submissions and other documentation necessary for laboratory compliance.
- Participate in regular communication with the PIs and Post Doctorial Fellow via lab meetings and personal to discuss experimental design and interpretation of results.
Compliance: Attend and maintain compliance on all orientation and training sessions designated by the University and the Microbiology Department, understand and follow IACUC and biosafety protocols, and attend departmental seminars and regular lab meetings.
Required Qualifications: Education :
College degree in biological sciences.
Preferred Qualifications: Work Experience: - Experience with research involving animals.
- Experience and ability to perform the following research techniques: PCR, Western blot, ELISA, qRT-PCR, immunofluorescence, and flow cytometry.
Skills: - The applicant should be highly motivated to learn, assertive, detail-oriented, organized, can prioritize multiple tasks, and work independently.
- Sound judgment, strong analytical skills and exceptional interpersonal skills are a must.
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 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.
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: $22.66 - $32.85
Minimum $22.66
Midpoint $27.75
Maximum $32.85 University of Kansas Medical Center
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Holiday work, Full time, Work experience placement,