Research Assistant - Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
University of Kansas Medical Center•Kansas City, MO
•Onsite
About The Position
The Research Assistant in the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, will support the Singh Laboratory’s research on the gut-brain axis and intestinal inflammation. This role involves assisting with murine models of PTSD and gut inflammation, supporting laboratory experiments, and utilizing established biochemical and imaging techniques. The Research Assistant will contribute to data collection, maintain accurate records, and support ongoing research activities under the direction of the Principal Investigator and senior lab staff.
Requirements
- Four (4) years of relevant work experience. Education may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.
- Experience with current molecular biology techniques including experience working with DNA, RNA, protein, and cell culture, mouse handling as well as general molecular biology techniques.
- Experience with in vitro and in vivo studies.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s Degree in biological sciences.
- Experience in cell signaling and proficiency with routine molecular biology techniques, cell culture, Western blotting, PCR/DNA cloning, and small animal handling/experimentation.
- Experience with mouse model of intestinal inflammation and PTSD (Post-traumatic stress disorder).
- Experience with mouse behavioral assays.
- Experience with RNAseq and bioinformatics analysis.
- Experience with biobank and registry procedures.
Responsibilities
- Assist with preclinical research activities using murine models of PTSD and gut inflammation, following established protocols and guidance.
- Perform routine laboratory experiments and support assay execution and development activities under supervision.
- Monitor experiments, identify and report issues, and support troubleshooting to maintain experimental continuity.
- Collect, record, and maintain accurate and complete experimental data in accordance with lab and institutional guidelines.
- Support data entry, organization, and preliminary data summaries, as directed by senior lab members.
- Assist with preparation of figures and sections for manuscripts, grants, reports, and presentations for lab meetings and conferences.
- Collaborate with lab staff and follow guidance from the PI, lab director, and senior researchers to support ongoing research initiatives.
- Contribute to the overall maintenance, cleanliness, and compliance of the laboratory.
Benefits
- health, dental, and vision insurance
- health expense accounts with generous employer contributions
- Employer-paid life insurance
- long-term disability insurance
- various additional voluntary insurance plans
- Paid time off, including vacation and sick
- ten paid holidays
- One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment
- 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
- additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
