Assistant Researcher

27437BR

Biomedical Services Labs

Position Overview

The Assistant Researcher provides technical and/or research related support for performing a broad range of research related as well as laboratory management tasks with high degree of proficiency.  This position will act as a specialist to train new staff in equipment use, experimental set-ups, and data collection.  This position will work in a team with other High Throughput Screening Laboratory (HTS) staff in the maintenance of the chemical libraries, cell culture labs as well as general equipment calibration and maintenance, routine reagent preparation and overall laboratory housekeeping.  The Assistant Researcher is expected to run screening projects reproducibly, collect data and perform preliminary analysis of data.  Ability to work independently as well as in team setting.

Job Description

50%

• Optimize biochemical and cell-based assays.  Participate in running compound screening projects, follow protocols and preparation of reagents, dispensing cells or purified proteins/peptides/compounds into assay plates and perform plate reads.  Sterile techniques for cell culture maintenance.

30%

• Preparing, maintaining and operating automation workstations, assay plates, compound management and assisting HTS staff as needed.

20%

• General laboratory maintenance, maintenance of cell culture facilities and incubators, autoclaving, laboratory safety implementation and supply ordering, receiving and stocking.  Up to date maintenance of Lab Safety documentation, Cell line and chemical inventory.

Position Requirements

Physical Requirements (with or without accommodation):

• Standing or walking for more than a combined total of four hours/day in order to do bench work in various labs.
• Lifting of up to 20 pounds, with frequent lifting and carrying of up to 10 pounds of lab supplies.
• Use of both hands to perform experiments in the lab.
• Sitting for six hours out of an eight hour work day while completing analysis.

Required Qualifications

Evaluation of the following requirements will be made through (1) descriptions of work experience and/or educational experiences in letter of application, (2) record of other accomplishments addressed in the resume, and (3) information provided from references.

1.  Bachelor's degree in biology or related field.
2.  Previous experience with the basic laboratory techniques and biological assays.
3.  Experience troubleshooting issues in assay development.
4.  Previous experience with data analysis.
5.  Previous experience that required documenting and following procedures.
6.  Previous experience utilizing safe laboratory procedures.
7.  Effective written communication skills as evidenced by application materials.

Preferred Qualifications

1.  BS (with 3 years of laboratory experience) or a Master's degree in biology.
2.  Experience with cell culture techniques other than routine maintenance.
3.  Experience in assay development and reproducible data generation.
4.  Experience with Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
5.  Experience in high content imaging or label free technology a plus.
6.  Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as in a team-based environment.
7.  Strong verbal communication skills.

Contact Information to Applicants

Anuradha Roy
[email protected]
785-864-1709

Additional Candidate Instruction

A complete electronic application will include a detailed resume, a cover letter and the names and contact information for three references.

Review of applications will begin on March 25, 2024 and will continue as needed to fill the position.  To ensure first consideration apply by March 24, 2024.

Advertised Salary Range

Minimum 42,000.00 Commensurate with experience

Application Review Begins

25-Mar-2024

Anticipated Start Date

29-Apr-2024

Primary Campus

University of Kansas Lawrence Campus

Employee Class

U-Unclassified Professional Staff

Work Location Assignment

On-Site

Disclaimer

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