Research Associate

Department:
SOM KC Internal Medicine - Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine
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Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine

Position Title:
Research Associate

Job Family Group:
Professional Staff

Job Description Summary:
Seeking a self-motivated and hard-working research associate. He/she/they will plan, organize, and conduct research independently and upon approval of the principal investigator(s); design, test, and evaluate methods and protocols for research projects; analyze, summarize, organize collected data, and participate in the publication of results in professional journals.

Job Description:

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree in biological science

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in biological sciences
• Demonstrates extensive cell culture and sterile techniques experiences
• Possesses previous work experience in electrophysiology, preferably using Ussing chamber techniques
• Versatile in protein isolation, gel electrophoresis, Western blotting, and DNA, RNA techniques

Job Duties Outlined:

• Conducts physiological experiments using the Ussing chamber techniques (70%)
• Cultures mammalian cells using primary airway epithelial cells at the air-liquid interface (10%)
• Performs biochemistry experiments as needed (20%)
• Researches new products, tests, and methodological instruments and reports to the principal investigator relative to feasibility, quality, and benefits of such new developments
• Adapts procedures or methods relative to changes in research projects
• Understands and interprets research protocols and procedures, and work under the direction of a principal investigator, program director or designee of the principal investigator or program director, such as a Sr. Research Associate or above.
• Collects and analyzes complex data
• Records all research performed in lab-books or electronically
• Summarizes completed protocols and studies; participates in the writing of scientific articles and manuscripts for publication and presentation
• Participates in the progress of other research projects during daily huddles and weekly lab-meetings

Required Documents:

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter

Employee Type:
Regular

Time Type:
Full time

Rate Type:
Hourly, Salary

Pay Range:
$50,000.00 - $72,000.00
Minimum
$50,000.00
Midpoint
$61,000.00
Maximum
$72,000.00

Application Instructions:
To learn more and apply online, please visit https://kumc.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/kumc-jobs/job/Kansas-City-Metro-Area/Research-Associate_JR005244 or go to https://careers.kumc.edu/ and search for position number JR005244.

Applications must be submitted directly through the KU Medical Center website to be considered for this position. Any applications submitted via email or this website will NOT be reviewed or considered.

About KU Medical Center:
The University of Kansas Medical Centers mission is to educate exceptional health care professionals through a full range of undergraduate, graduate, professional, postdoctoral and continuing education programs in the schools of Medicine, Nursing and Health Professions. KU Medical Center also advances the health sciences through world-class research programs; provides compassionate and state-of-the-art patient care in an academic medical center environment; and works with communities in every Kansas county to improve the health of Kansans. Learn more at www.kumc.edu.

Benefits:
KUMC offers a range of great benefits that support employees and eligible family members. Our health insurance benefits begin on hire date and KUMC offers other exciting benefits such as paid parental leave, generous employer retirement contributions and other resources to improve health and well-being. For more information, please visit https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html

KU is an EO/AAE. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information or protected Veteran status. http://policy.ku.edu/IOA/nondiscrimination

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