Research Assistant, Oral and Craniofacial Sciences (OCS), UMKC School of Dentistry

Job Details

Hiring Department

Oral and Craniofacial Sciences (OCS)

University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry

UMKC is rated R1 by the Carnegie Research Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

Job Description

The successful candidate will be conducting experiments in a cell and molecular biology laboratory and is expected to keep careful records in a laboratory notebook and critically evaluate experiments. In addition, this person will be responsible for ordering and preparing laboratory reagents and supplies. Working within a team environment and interaction with other scientists is also required.

This is a full-time (40 hours per week), benefit eligible, unranked, academic position.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, biochemistry, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in routine cell culture, SDS-PAGE, and/or molecular cloning protocols

Anticipated Hiring Range

The anticipated hiring range for this position has been established as $21.00/hour

Salary is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s particular combination of education, skills, and experience, as well as organizational requirements.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Missouri provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line. As a full-time Research Assistant you have the opportunity to expand on your education using the remarkable tuition discount for employees.

Application Materials

To be considered, you must complete the application at www.umkc.edu/jobs including Legal Name, US employment eligibility, and current contact information. Upload all application materials (a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, a list of at least five references).

If you are experiencing technical problems, please email umpshrsupport@umsystem.edu.

For questions about the position, please contact umkcfacultysearch@umkc.edu include the name of the position.

Handling of Application Materials

After initial review by the committee all uploaded materials may be shared with all faculty in the prospective home department. For affiliations and joint appointments materials may be shared with all faculty in all departments involved.

Application Deadline

Application review will begin immediately. Applications will be accepted until filled.

Start Date for this position is ASAP with an End Date of 8/31/2026

Other Information

To review more information about this department in the School of Dentistry, visit: https://dentistry.umkc.edu/research/oral-and-craniofacial-sciences-research.html

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Office of Equity & Title IX at 816-235-6910.