Senior Research Associate - Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

University of Kansas Medical Center • Kansas City, KS

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About The Position

We are seeking a Senior Research Associate to perform molecular biological experiments and animal studies. The position will provide technical support for laboratory- based cancer research with a heavy focus on breast cancer models in mice. Duties will include use with multiple mouse models, mouse colony maintenance (breeding, weaning, genotyping, use of Colony Management System), and assistance with general laboratory duties including ordering lab reagents and consumables, receiving shipments, and lab organization. Classification created to permit compensation to individuals performing research on Campus and in the Medical Center using University facilities without detailed supervision. Incumbents may guide the research of others and participate, to a limited degree, in classroom instruction. The Senior Research Associate in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology will perform molecular biological experiments and animal studies. The position will provide technical support for laboratory- based cancer research with a heavy focus on breast cancer models in mice. Duties will include use with multiple mouse models, mouse colony maintenance (breeding, weaning, genotyping, use of Colony Management System), and assistance with general laboratory duties.

Requirements

• Eight years of relevant experience. Education may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.
• Three years of experience in scientific or experimental research work.
• Experience working with animals in a research setting.

Nice To Haves

• PhD in one of the natural sciences or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Maintain mouse colony and husbandry (setting up genetic crosses, breeding, and weaning).
• Document and track meticulous animal inventory records.
• Conduct transgenic mice genotyping.
• Perform sterile technique in handling of immune-compromised mice IP/IV/Orthotopic injections into various types of mouse strains.
• Measure tumor growth using calipers to monitor experimental progress and assess treatment effects.
• Train personnel in basic mice handling techniques.
• Dissect euthanized animals and process tissues for histological or other analyses.
• Establish tumor implantation at orthotopic sites, including the mammary gland.
• Order lab reagents and consumables, receive shipments, and lab organization.
• Ensure laboratory compliance in all aspects of animal care, including maintaining and updating IACUC animal protocols.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees