Research Assistant - Bose Lab

University of Kansas Medical Center • Kansas City, KS

15d • $23 - $33

About The Position

The Bose lab seeks a Research Assistant to study human bacterial pathogens.

Requirements

• Bachelor degree in biological sciences.
• Education may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis. Experience used to substitute education is in addition to any required work experience.
• Strong analytical skills and exceptional interpersonal skills

Nice To Haves

• BS in Microbiology or related field.
• Education may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis. Experience used to substitute education is in addition to any required work experience.
• Research experience with bacteria.
• Prior experience with the following research techniques: PCR, Western blot, aseptic technique, dilution plating, and other microbiological methods.

Responsibilities

• Under the supervision and direction of the PI or other research staff perform research with live mouse models, bacterial proteins, and live bacteria in vitro.
• Manage lab inventory including ordering and restocking of supplies as well as other laboratory records.
• Maintain a current Laboratory Notebook, documenting all calculations, work, experiments, and other pertinent research information.
• Perform collaborative studies with other research laboratories at KUMC.
• Generation of data and documentation of research performed for the preparation of published papers, as well as assistance on grant submissions and other documentation necessary for laboratory compliance.
• Participate in regular communication with the PI and lab members via lab meetings and to discuss experimental design and interpretation of results.
• Attend and maintain compliance on all orientation and training sessions designated by the University and the Microbiology, Molecular Genetics and Immunology Department, understand and follow IACUC and biosafety protocols, and attend departmental seminars and regular lab meetings.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees