at University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas, United States
Job Description
Research Technician - Badawi Lab
Department:
SOM KC Pharmacology, Toxicology and Therapeutics
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Badawi Lab
Position Title:
Research Technician - Badawi Lab
Job Family Group:
Professional Staff
Job Description Summary:
The Research Technician will be responsible for performing and supporting research projects focused on the molecular mechanisms underlying synaptic physiology and dysfunction in disease, laboratory animal colony management, day-to-day lab maintenance and assisting lab personnel as directed by the Principal Investigator.
The research is housed in modern laboratory space with state-of-the-art equipment and will build on a long history of innovative service to the KUMC research community.
Job Description:
Key Roles and Responsibilities
- Maintain rodent colonies and animal care, general lab maintenance, and assist researchers in the lab with their research efforts.
- Perform and support experiments involving tissue collection, live imaging and recordings.
- Purchase supplies/materials through Workday.
- Participate in regular communication with the PI via lab meetings and personal meetings.
- Generate data and analyze for the preparation of published papers.
- Maintain comprehensive and accurate records of rodent care, health assessments, experimental procedures, and environmental conditions. Ensure records are up to date and comply with laboratory and regulatory requirements.
- Assist with grant submissions and other documentation necessary for laboratory compliance.
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:
- 2 years of experience in a basic science laboratory. Education may substitute for experience on a year for year basis.
- Experience in general lab maintenance and buffer making, working with rodent models, tissue collection and electrophysiology
Preferred Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's degree in Neuroscience or a related field
Work Experience:
- 3 years of experience in a basic science laboratory.
- Experience with handling laboratory animals, muscle dissections and intracellular recordings of synaptic neurotransmitter release and kinetics.
- Experienced in pCLAMP software analysis of intracellular recordings.
Skills:
- Communication skills.
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:
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:
$21.06 - $27.40
Minimum
$21.06
Midpoint
$24.23
Maximum
$27.40
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-Technician---Badawi-Lab_JR009814 or go to https://careers.kumc.edu/ and search for position number JR009814.
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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