Research Associate - Microbiology, Molecular Genetic and Immunology (Tse Lab)

Department:
SOM KC Department of Microbiology, Molecular Genetic and Immunology

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Tse Lab
Position Title:
Research Associate - Microbiology, Molecular Genetic and Immunology (Tse Lab)
Job Family Group:
Professional Staff
Job Description Summary:
Department of Microbiology, KUMC is seeking a highly motivated candidate to work in the laboratory of Dr. Tse lab as a Research Associate to perform a variety of immunology, microbiology, and virology experiments with involvement in ongoing experiments. Maintain a large animal colony to study autoimmune responses and ß-cell responses in Type 1 diabetes.
Job Description:

Required Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in biological life sciences.

Work Experience:

• 5 years of similar research work experience.

• Working knowledge of computer software for database construction and maintenance.

Preferred Qualifications

Education: Master’s degree in biological life sciences.

Work Experience: Lab experience including a good publication record.

Skills:

• Experience in small animal handling, various immunological in vivo and in vitro techniques, and tissue culture is highly preferred.

• Strong computer, animal experience, molecular biology skills.

• Detail-oriented, organized, can prioritize multiple tasks, and work independently. 

• Sound judgment, strong analytical skills and exceptional interpersonal skills.

Job Duties Outlined

• Perform a wide variety of specialized and advanced molecular biology techniques such as gene cloning, quantitative PCR, and familiar with conditional and non-conditional cre/loxP mouse transgenesis technology. 

• Utilize database software in database construction and maintenance. Enter research data in computer databases and appropriate worksheets. Provide reports and other data for publications and presentations.

• Perform routine animal maintenance, handling for various immunological in vivo and in vitro techniques, and tissue culture.

• Train and assist postdocs and students in basic techniques in molecular biology and virology, laboratory procedures and maintenance.

• Perform other duties as assigned by direct supervisor and other research staff.

• Compliance: Attend and maintain compliance on all orientation and training sessions designated by the University and the Microbiology Department, understand and follow IACUC, animal, and biosafety protocols, and attend regular lab meetings.

• Other duties as assigned.

Required Documents

• Resume/CV

• Cover Letter

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

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 nine 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. https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html

Employee Type:
Regular
Time Type:
Full time
Rate Type:
Salary

Compensation Statement:

The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, education, experience and training, qualifications relative to the requirements of the position, and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center, a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range, taking into account the combination of factors listed above. 

Pay Range:
$50,000.00 - $72,000.00

Minimum

$50,000.00

Midpoint

$61,000.00

Maximum

$72,000.00