Research Technician - CBP Baumbauer Lab

University of Kansas Medical Center • Kansas City, KS

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The individual will be responsible for performing research projects, day-to-day lab maintenance and assisting investigator/researchers as directed by the Principal Investigator. This will include but is not limited to purchasing supplies/materials through the online Workday, managing and adhering timelines for project completion and collecting data to support the goals of the lab. The research is housed in modern laboratory space with state-of-the-art equipment and will build on a long history of innovative service to the KUMC research community.

Requirements

• 4 years of experience working in a basic science laboratory.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree [BA or BS} in Biology, Cell Biology, Life Sciences, Chemistry, Neuroscience or a related field from an accredited institution
• Previous experience with laboratory management
• Experience in microscopy, histology, imaging, and molecular biology as well as handling laboratory animals and animal surgery

Responsibilities

• Assist all investigators/researchers in the lab on their research efforts including animal care, surgery assistance and data collection
• Maintain regular communication with the PIs via lab meetings and personal meetings
• Generate data and analysis of data for the preparation of published papers
• Compile data and other documentation necessary for laboratory compliance for grant submissions
• Follow established quality control and quality assurance policies and procedures, including appropriate documentation
• Complete and maintain compliance training(s) as required by university or laboratory
• Perform other duties assigned by PI

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)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree