Research Assistant - Surgery General - JR009714

Research Assistant - Surgery General

Department: SOM KC General Surgery * Surgery General

Position Title: Research Assistant - Surgery General

Job Family Group: Professional Staff

Job Description Summary: This position will work closely with Dr. Dhawan and the other researchers in her lab at KU Medical Center (KUMC) to assist in the successful development and completion of basic science research studies in pancreatic cancer. The Research Assistant will contribute to ongoing research by performing experiments, collecting and analyzing data, and assisting with the preparation of reports and publications. This position provides hands-on experience in pancreatic cancer while working closely with faculty and research team members to ensure adherence to study protocols and the accuracy of research data.

Job Duties

• Assist with the implementation of cutting-edge research projects in the field of pancreatic cancer with a focus on pathophysiology, molecular signaling pathways, inflammation, and therapeutics.
• Work independently on research tasks assigned by the principal investigator and other faculty members in the laboratory.
• Handle pancreatic cancer mouse models by following laboratory protocols.
• Perform molecular and cell biology techniques, such as DNA and RNA extractions, RT-PCR immunoblot analysis, immunofluorescence staining and tissue culture.
• Assist with tasks associated with the development of grant proposals and additional funding needs of the laboratory.
• Maintain a current laboratory notebook, documenting all calculations, work, experiments, and other pertinent research information.
• Maintain lab cleanliness and adhere to safety protocols.
• Maintain inventory of study supplies and support ordering processes.

Required Qualifications

Work Experience:

• Four years of relevant work experience in a basic science laboratory. Relevant education may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.
• Experience in relevant laboratory techniques (such as, cell culture, animal models, and molecular biology techniques).

Preferred Qualifications

Education: Masters degree in biological sciences.

Work Experience: Experience in cancer related pancreatitis research.

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Comprehensive Benefits Package: 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

Employee Type: Regular

Time Type: Full time

Rate Type: Hourly

Compensation Statement: 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.

Pay Range: $22.88 - $33.17 Minimum $22.88 Midpoint $28.03 Maximum $33.17

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---Surgery-General_JR009714-1 or go to https://careers.kumc.edu/ and search for position number JR009714. 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.

About KU Medical Center: The University of Kansas Medical Centers mission is to educate exceptional health care professionals through a full range of undergraduate, graduate, professional, postdoctoral and continuing education programs in the schools of Medicine, Nursing and Health Professions. KU Medical Center also advances the health sciences through world-class research programs; provides compassionate and state-of-the-art patient care in an academic medical center environment; and works with communities in every Kansas county to improve the health of Kansans. Learn more at www.kumc.edu.

Benefits: KUMC offers a range of great benefits that support employees and eligible family members. Our health insurance benefits begin on hire date and KUMC offers other exciting benefits such as paid parental leave, generous employer retirement contributions and other resources to improve health and well-being. For more information, please visit https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html