University of Kansas School of Medicine
Senior Scientist- Cardiology
Kansas City Metro Area · Senior · Full-time
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 1 day ago
Clinical Laboratory TechniquesMolecular BiologyCell CultureResearchLab ResearchAnimal ModelsLeadershipCollaborationMentoringPublic Speaking
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About the role
- Conduct research involving small animal models, particularly mice, including animal handling and experimental procedures.
- Analyze, interpret, and communicate complex experimental data to inform scientific decisions, evaluate research hypotheses, and guide future research directions.
- Provide scientific leadership, mentorship, training, and technical guidance to Research Associates, students, fellows, and other laboratory personnel.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage complex molecular biology research projects, including the development of research objectives, experimental strategies, methodologies, timelines, and project plans.
- Collaborate effectively on joint laboratory and multidisciplinary research initiatives.
- Design, optimize, and evaluate experimental approaches while identifying and resolving complex scientific and technical challenges.
- Collaborate with principal investigators, clinicians, researchers, and multidisciplinary teams to advance molecular biology, cardiovascular, and translational research initiatives.
- Support strategic planning, program development, and continuous improvement initiatives within the laboratory and department.
- Support laboratory workflows and research operations while promoting scientific rigor, reproducibility, quality standards, and adherence to institutional and regulatory requirements.
Requirements
- This position requires a formal degree in the cited discipline area(s) to ensure that candidates have advanced knowledge, analytical skills and professional competencies necessary to perform the duties of the position.
- Experience designing, conducting, and troubleshooting molecular, cellular, biochemical, and/or physiological research.
- Experience analyzing and interpreting complex experimental data and using findings to guide research strategies and future experimental directions.
- Experience providing scientific guidance, mentorship, or training to students, research staff, fellows, or other laboratory personnel.
Nice to have
- Work Experience:
- Proven track record of publishing scientific research in peer-reviewed journals.
- Experience leading research projects or major components of broader research programs.
- Experience contributing to grant applications, research proposals, and research funding efforts.
- Experience presenting research findings at scientific meetings or conferences.
- Experience in cardiovascular, translational, or molecular physiology research.
- Experience training and mentoring scientific staff, students, fellows, or other research personnel.
- Relevant research certifications or training, including applicable animal research, biosafety, laboratory safety, or other research compliance training.
Skills
- Problem-solving.
- Experimental design.
- Data interpretation.
- Presentations.
- Collaboration.
- Communication.
- Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Comprehensive Benefits Package:
- Employee Type:
- Regular Time Type:
- Full time Rate Type:
Compensation
- $70,200.00 - $105,300.00 Minimum
- $70,200.00 Midpoint
- $87,700.00 Maximum
- 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.
- 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
- 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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