Assistant Researcher

University of Kansas, United States

Updated: over 2 years ago
Location: Lawrence, KANSAS
Deadline: The position may have been removed or expired!

20661BR

Civil/Environ/Arch Engineering


Position Overview

The Department of Civil, Environmental, and Architectural Engineering, University of Kansas, seeks an Assistant Researcher with experience in environmental engineering and molecular biology to study the presence of SARS-CoV-2 in wastewater. This position is contingent upon funding. The applicant should be motivated, organized, detail-oriented, work well with others, have a willingness to learn, and participate in many different lab activities.


Job Description

60% Conduct experiments related to ongoing projects in the lab under supervision by senior lab PI. These experiments involve concentrating and extracting RNA from wastewater samples to detect the presence of SARS-CoV-2.

25% Oversee and complete general lab tasks such as solution and media preparation. Oversee general lab organization and cleanliness, oversee lab supply needs, and conduct ordering of laboratory supplies and reagents.

15% Manage the records and generate reports of wastewater collection and SARS-CoV-2 for participating municipalities and relevant partners.


Position Requirements

This position is required to work on-site.


Required Qualifications

  • B.S. in Environmental Engineering, Biology, or related field.
  • Demonstrated experience with molecular biology laboratory techniques as evidenced by application materials.
  • Strong organizational and communication skills as evidenced by application materials.

    • Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working in a molecular biology research laboratory.
  • Experience with organizing and maintaining laboratory records.
  • Experience with laboratory ordering.
  • Experience working with RNA and BSL2 classified organisms.

    • Additional Candidate Instruction

    Only complete application packages submitted online will be considered. A complete online application includes:

    • Cover letter describing qualifications for the position including organizational skills
    • Resume
    • Names and contact information for three professional references

    Application review begins on November 22, 2021 and will continue until a qualified applicant has been identified.


    Advertised Salary Range

    36,000 minimum; commensurate with experience


    Application Review Begins

    22-Nov-2021


    Anticipated Start Date

    01-Dec-2021


    Primary Campus

    University of Kansas Lawrence Campus


    Employee Class

    U-Unclassified Professional Staff


    Work Location Assignment

    On-Site


    Disclaimer

    The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the university's programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and are the Title IX coordinators for their respective campuses: Director of the Office of Institutional Opportunity and Access, [email protected], Room 1082, Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66045, 785-864-6414, 711 TTY (for the Lawrence, Edwards, Parsons, Yoder, and Topeka campuses); Director, Equal Opportunity Office, Mail Stop 7004, 4330 Shawnee Mission Parkway, Fairway, KS 66205, 913-588-8011, 711 TTY (for the Wichita, Salina, and Kansas City, Kansas medical center campuses).


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