University of Kansas School of Medicine

University of Kansas School of Medicine

Research Technician - Dong Lab

Kansas City Metro Area · Full-time

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 21 days ago
Computer VisionPCRResearchExperimental DesignCommunicationOrganizational Skills

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About the role

  • Research Overview: Under the direct supervision of PI and other research staff, it conducts routine elements of research work that requires the use of skills, technical and academic knowledge to follow established procedures, and record results.
  • The Dong lab seeks a Research Technician to conduct research on human bacterial pathogens.
  • 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.

Responsibilities

  • Manage lab inventory, including ordering and restocking of supplies, reagents, and media, as well as other laboratory records.
  • Maintain a current Laboratory Notebook, documenting all calculations, work, experiments, and other pertinent research information.
  • Participate in regular communication with the PI and lab members via lab meetings and to discuss experimental design and interpretation of results.

Requirements

  • Work Experience: 4 years experience in research with bacteria.
  • Experience performing the following research techniques: PCR, aseptic technique, dilution plating, and other microbiological methods.
  • 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.

Nice to have

  • Bachelor's degree Microbiology or related field.

Skills

  • Organizational Skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Required Documents
  • Resume/CV
  • Cover Letter
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  • 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.

Compensation

  • 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.

Benefits

  • 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.
  • 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
  • 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.
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