Research Assistant - Internal Medicine (Infectious Diseases)
About The Position
The Research Assistant in the Division of Infectious Diseases supports Dr. Aaron Silva Sanchez’s laboratory research program investigating the mechanisms of pulmonary dendritic cell biology. The position conducts immunological, molecular, and other laboratory tests and experiments to gather research data; performs, analyzes, and documents experiments; and draws preliminary conclusions from experimental results. In collaboration with the principal investigator, the Research Assistant helps design and perform experiments under supervision, accommodate specific equipment needs, analyze data, and prepare reports. The role also supports mouse colony maintenance, genotyping, and compliance; routine laboratory operations; specimen processing, biobanking, and shipment coordination; and collaboration with other research laboratories at KUMC. Laboratory techniques include PCR, Western blotting, ELISA, primary cell isolation, and general tissue culture, performed under supervision and according to established protocols. Duties may change and the listed responsibilities are not exhaustive.
Requirements
- Four years of experience in Molecular Biology, Immunology, or a related field; relevant education may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.
- One year of laboratory experience, which may include relevant coursework, academic training, or research lab exposure.
- Organization skills.
- Communication skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Computer skills.
Nice To Haves
- Three years of direct laboratory experience in immunology and molecular biology methods, such as DNA/RNA manipulation, PCR, qPCR, flow cytometry, immunodetection (IHC/IF/Western blotting), cell culture, microscopy, and CRISPRs/siRNA/shRNA.
- Experience working with rodents.
Responsibilities
- Assist with immunological, molecular, and other research laboratory tests, experiments, and determinations under the direction of the Principal Investigator and senior laboratory staff.
- Collect, organize, and document experimental results for review and interpretation by senior research personnel.
- Consult with the Principal Investigator and/or senior laboratory staff to receive assignments and guidance on experimental procedures.
- Assist with maintenance, genotyping, and compliance of the research mouse colony.
- Perform routine laboratory procedures and support daily operations, including inventory management, supply ordering, safety protocols, and regulatory compliance.
- Maintain accurate and detailed laboratory notebooks in accordance with institutional and funding agency guidelines.
- Maintain laboratory supplies, reagents, and chemicals needed for research activities.
- Assist with specimen processing, biobanking, and shipment coordination according to established protocols.
- Participate in laboratory activities with other research laboratories at KUMC as assigned.
- Perform supervised laboratory techniques, including PCR, Western blotting, ELISA, primary cell isolation, and general tissue culture.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage beginning on day one.
- Health expense accounts with employer contributions for employees participating in a qualifying health plan.
- Employer-paid life insurance.
- Long-term disability insurance.
- Additional voluntary insurance plans.
- Paid vacation and sick leave accruing upon hire.
- Ten paid holidays.
- One paid discretionary day after six months of employment.
- Paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave after 12 months of employment.
- Retirement program with an employer contribution.
- Additional voluntary 457 or 403b retirement programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
