Research Assistant - Internal Medicine (Endocrinology, Metabolism & Genetics)
About The Position
The Research Assistant in the Lutkewitte lab supports research focused on adipose tissue biology and systemic metabolism, with an emphasis on understanding metabolic crosstalk in the context of obesity. The role contributes to a project examining the mechanistic links between adipose tissue dysfunction and dysregulated hepatic metabolism, including pathways driving hepatic de novo lipogenesis. Work involves mouse models, in vitro cell lines, and primary hepatocyte and adipocyte systems, using comprehensive metabolic testing, multi-omic approaches, and radioisotopic and isotopic tracing methods to investigate molecular signaling mechanisms under controlled experimental conditions.
Requirements
- Four (4) years’ experience in the field of biological sciences. Education may be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
- Laboratory experience including skills such pipetting, preparing buffers, performing PCR and qPCR.
- Attention to detail
- Organization
- Multitasking
- Interpersonal skills
Responsibilities
- Assist with molecular biology-related tasks: PCR, qPCR, immunoblotting techniques, microscopy, and basic image analysis.
- Perform mouse husbandry and basic animal handling.
- Assist with primary cell and general tissue culture.
- Assist with additional activities and duties related to the general lab maintenance.
- Perform research with live mouse models and tissue samples.
- Perform collaborative studies with other research laboratories at KUMC.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
