at University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas, United States
Job Description
Senior Research Associate - Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Department:
SOM KC Biochemistry
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Research Staff
Position Title:
Senior Research Associate - Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Job Family Group:
Professional Staff
Job Description Summary:
We are seeking a Senior Research Associate to perform molecular biological experiments and animal studies. The position will provide technical support for laboratory- based cancer research with a heavy focus on breast cancer models in mice. Duties will include use with multiple mouse models, mouse colony maintenance (breeding, weaning, genotyping, use of Colony Management System), and assistance with general laboratory duties including ordering lab reagents and consumables, receiving shipments, and lab organization. Classification created to permit compensation to individuals performing research on Campus and in the Medical Center using University facilities without detailed supervision. Incumbents may guide the research of others and participate, to a limited degree, in classroom instruction.
Job Description:
The Senior Research Associate in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology will perform molecular biological experiments and animal studies. The position will provide technical support for laboratory- based cancer research with a heavy focus on breast cancer models in mice. Duties will include use with multiple mouse models, mouse colony maintenance (breeding, weaning, genotyping, use of Colony Management System), and assistance with general laboratory duties.
Job Duties:
- Maintain mouse colony and husbandry (setting up genetic crosses, breeding, and weaning).
- Document and track meticulous animal inventory records.
- Conduct transgenic mice genotyping.
- Perform sterile technique in handling of immune-compromised mice IP/IV/Orthotopic injections into various types of mouse strains.
- Measure tumor growth using calipers to monitor experimental progress and assess treatment effects.
- Train personnel in basic mice handling techniques.
- Dissect euthanized animals and process tissues for histological or other analyses.
- Establish tumor implantation at orthotopic sites, including the mammary gland.
- Order lab reagents and consumables, receive shipments, and lab organization.
- Ensure laboratory compliance in all aspects of animal care, including maintaining and updating IACUC animal protocols.
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:
- Eight years of relevant experience. Education may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.
- Three years of experience in scientific or experimental research work.
- Experience working with animals in a research setting.
Preferred Qualifications
Education: PhD in one of the natural sciences or a related field.
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. https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html
Employee Type:
Regular
Time Type:
Full time
Rate Type:
Salary
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:
$58,656.00 - $86,000.00
Minimum
$58,656.00
Midpoint
$72,328.00
Maximum
$86,000.00
Application Instructions:
To learn more and apply online, please visit https://kumc.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/kumc-jobs/job/Kansas-City-Metro-Area/Senior-Research-Associate---Biochemistry-and-Molecular-Biology_JR009162 or go to https://careers.kumc.edu/ and search for position number JR009162.
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 Centers 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. http://policy.ku.edu/IOA/nondiscrimination
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