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Department:

SOM KC Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology and Hepatology

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Medicine-Gastroenterology

Position Title:

Research Assistant - Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology Hepatology)

Job Family Group:

Professional Staff

Job Description Summary:

The Gastroenterology and Hepatology division is seeking an experiencedresearch assistant to join our team. This position involves a range oftechnical duties, including conducting biochemical and other laboratorytests and experiments to gather data for research purposes.Responsibilities include performing experiments, analyzing, documenting,and drawing preliminary conclusions from experimental results. Theresearch assistant will collaborate with the principal investigator todesign and perform experiments with a limited supervision to accommodatespecific equipment needs, perform data analyses and reporting.

Job Description:

Job Duties Outlined:

Conduct biochemical, and other research laboratory tests,experiments, and determinations to obtain data for researchpurposes.Compile, analyze, document, and draw tentative conclusions fromexperimental results.Confer with principal investigator to review work assignments anddevelop plans for research experiments.Make minor modifications to existing laboratory procedures andtechniques to meet the needs of the equipment as required.Review laboratory methods manual, scientific journals, abstracts,and other literature for information applicable to researchexperiments.Perform routine laboratory techniques and support laboratoryoperations (general laboratory duties, inventory, laboratory safety,regulatory and compliance).Maintenance of adequate lab supplies, reagents, and chemicals fordaily research procedures.Perform specimen processing, biobanking and shipments.Perform collaborative studies with other research laboratories atKUMC.Perform PCR, Western blot, ELISA, primary cell isolation, generaltissue culture.This job description is not designed to cover or contain acomprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities thatare required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary ofthe typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of allpossible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments.Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may changeat any time with or without notice.Required Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline. Experiencemay substitute for the degree on a year for year basis.

Work Experience: One year of previous lab experience (can be gainedthrough relevant coursework and studies).

Preferred Qualifications

Work Experience

Three years of direct laboratory experience in basic cell andmolecular biology methods which includes but not limited to DNA/RNAmanipulation, PCR, qPCR, ELISA, immunodetection (IHC/IF/westernblotting), immunoprecipitation, microscopy, and CRISPRs/siRNA/shRNA.Experience working with rodents.Skills

Must demonstrate excellent organizational, oral, and written skillsand ability to communicate effectively.Must be able to work independently and take a leading role onassigned projects, under supervision and guidance of the PrincipalInvestigator.Strong skills in Microsoft Word, Access, and Excel.Must be flexible and able to adapt to changing situations.Required Documents

Resume/CVover LetterComprehensive Benefits Package:

Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance andincludes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions ifthe employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paidlife insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additionalvoluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, includingvacation 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, andparental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirementprogram with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntaryretirement programs (457 or 403b) are available.https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html{rel="noopener noreferrer"target="_blank"}

Employee Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Rate Type:

Hourly

Compensation Statement:

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