"Research Associate- Molecular Cardiology - JR009586"

Research Associate- Molecular Cardiology

Department: SOM KC Cardiovascular Medicine * Bench Research

Position Title: Research Associate- Molecular Cardiology

Job Family Group: Professional Staff

Job Description Summary: The Research Associate will support ongoing research projects in a Cardiac molecular biology laboratory. The research associate will perform routine and advanced laboratory experiments, maintain accurate records, assist with data analysis, and contribute to the overall efficiency and safety of the laboratory. This position will have hands-on experience in molecular and cellular biology research.

Job Description:

Job Duties

• Perform molecular biology experiments, including but not limited to:
  • DNA/RNA extraction, PCR/qPCR, cloning, and gel electrophoresis.
  • Western blotting, immunoprecipitation, and ELISA.
  • Cell culture (maintenance, passaging, transfection).
• Prepare reagents, buffers, and culture media following standard protocols.
• Maintain detailed and accurate laboratory records and experimental documentation.
• Assist with data collection, analysis, and interpretation.
• Support animal or human tissue sample processing.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and coordinate routine maintenance.
• Follow laboratory safety, biosafety, and compliance regulations.
• Assist with ordering supplies, inventory management, and lab organization.
• Contribute to manuscript preparation, figures, and presentations as needed.
• Collaborate with lab members and participate in lab meetings.

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.

Work Environment

• May involve work with biohazardous materials under approved protocols.
• Occasional evening or weekend work depending on experimental needs.

Required Qualifications

Work Experience:

• 6 years of relevant work experience in biology or relevant field. Relevant education may substitute for experience on a year for year basis.
• Experience in molecular biology techniques.
• Experience with sterile techniques and laboratory safety practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior research experience in an academic or industry laboratory.
• Experience with one or more of the following:
  • RNA-seq, ChIP-seq, or other omics techniques.
  • Immunohistochemistry or fluorescence microscopy.
  • Animal handling or tissue processing.
• Experience with data analysis software (e.g., GraphPad Prism, R, Python).
• Interest in pursuing graduate or professional training in biomedical sciences.

Skills

• Communication.
• Collaboration.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Organization.
• Attention to detail.

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: $24.71 - $35.82 Minimum $24.71 Midpoint $30.29 Maximum $35.82

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