"Research Assistant - BMB Research - JR009255"

Research Assistant - BMB Research

Department:
SOM KC Biochemistry
Research Staff

Position Title:
Research Assistant - BMB Research

Job Family Group:
Professional Staff

Job Description Summary:
A research assistant (RA) position is available immediately in the newly established laboratory of Dr. Prakash Kharel (Laboratory of RNA Biology and Therapeutics). The candidate selected for the position will work as part of a multidisciplinary research group, employing multiple biochemical, biophysical, molecular, cellular, and genetic approaches focusing on determining how RNA secondary structures play critical roles in RNA biology. The RA will work on a number of projects in the lab as needs arise. For more information about the laboratory, please see our website (https://www.kumc.edu/school-of-medicine/academics/departments/biochemistry-and-molecular-biology/research/kharel-lab.html)

Job Description:

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Perform biochemical, biophysical, molecular, and cellular research focusing on determining RNA structure function relationship.
• Assist in ordering and general lab duties by using Workday.
• Design and perform general lab experiments that include, but are not limited to, RNA isolation, RNA synthesis and purification, protein expression and purification, tissue culture, and molecular biology.

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:
4 years experience with lab research. Education can for experience substitute on a year for year basis

Preferred Qualifications:
Education: Bachelors degree in Biochemistry or related field.
Work Experience:
Experience in either cellular biology, molecular biology, or biochemistry.

Required Documents:
Resume/CV
Cover Letter

Employee Type:
Regular

Time Type:
Full time

Rate Type:
Hourly

Pay Range:
$22.66 - $32.85
Minimum $22.66
Midpoint $27.75
Maximum $32.85

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-Assistant---BMB-Research_JR009255 or go to https://careers.kumc.edu/ and search for position number JR009255.
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.