University of Kansas School of Medicine

University of Kansas School of Medicine

Research Assistant - BMB Research

Kansas City Metro Area · Staff+ · Full-time

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 21 days ago
Computer VisionPCRCRISPRMicroscopyMolecular BiologyCell CultureResearchProtein Analysis

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About the role

  • Generate, purify, and organize expression plasmids for proteins of interest (i.e., miniprep and maxiprep protocols)
  • Experimental techniques in cell culture (routine cell maintenance, transient transfections, preparation of nuclear extracts, utilization of CRISPR/Cas9)
  • Assist with fluorescent imaging techniques, both biochemical and in live-cell contexts

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with fellow lab members, including graduate students and technicians, to achieve research objectives.

Requirements

  • 4 years experience in protein biochemistry, including the expression and purification of recombinant proteins and the functional analysis of proteins is beneficial.
  • make minor modifications to existing laboratory procedures and techniques to meet the needs of the particular equipment as required.
  • 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.
  • Bachelor's or equivalent degree in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, or related fields

Nice to have

  • Work Experience:
  • Experience in cell biology, including CRISPR/Cas9 approaches, transient transfections, and PCR characterization is also preferred
  • Experience in microscopy or fluorescent proteins
  • Experience in cell culture and sterile techniques
  • General experience in molecular biology techniques (SDS-PAGE, PCR, agarose gels)
  • Required Documents
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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.
  • 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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