Research Technician - Dong Lab

University of Kansas Medical Center • Kansas City, MO

2d • $21 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

The Dong lab seeks a Research Technician to conduct research on human bacterial pathogens. Under the direct supervision of the Principal Investigator (PI) and other research staff, this role conducts routine research work that requires the use of skills, technical and academic knowledge to follow established procedures and record results. The technician will manage lab inventory, maintain a laboratory notebook, perform collaborative studies, generate data for publications and grant submissions, and participate in lab meetings.

Requirements

• 4 years experience in research with bacteria. Education may substitute for experience on a year for year basis
• Organizational Skills
• Analytical skills
• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree Microbiology or related field.
• Experience performing the following research techniques: PCR, aseptic technique, dilution plating, and other microbiological methods.

Responsibilities

• Conducts routine elements of research work that requires the use of skills, technical and academic knowledge to follow established procedures, and record results.
• Manage lab inventory, including ordering and restocking of supplies, reagents, and media, 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 across the US.
• 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

• health insurance
• dental insurance
• 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
• paid time off for jury duty
• paid time off for military service
• 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: High school or GED