Department: SOM KC Department of Microbiology, Molecular Genetic and Immunology
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Biswas Lab Position Title: Research Technician - Biswas Lab Job Family Group: Professional Staff Job Description Summary: Perform technical laboratory work to assist in the establishment of an active, extramurally funded research laboratory. This position involves preparation of media and solutions and working with pathogenic (BSL2) bacteria. Specifically, the person will be involved with the construction of mutant strains, and genetic/phenotypic characterization of the mutants. The person will also maintain records, logs, and reports to document laboratory activities; order of supplies and equipment; and perform laboratory upkeep (cleaning, minor preventive maintenance). Job Description: Required Qualifications:
Education: Associate's Degree in Biology, Science or other related field.
Work Experience : At least six months of laboratory experience in microbiology or biochemistry research.
Preferred Qualifications:
Education : B.S. in microbiology, biochemistry, cell biology, or other life science discipline.
Work Experience : Experience with recombinant DNA technology, protein expression/purification, and general microbiological techniques.
Job Duties Outlined:
Conduct science experiments using microbiology or molecular Biology techniques as directed by other lab members. Duties include, but are not limited to, making media, setting up lab glassware (or plastic ware) for use in experiments or preparing lab waste materials for disposal.
Generate preliminary data for lab grant submissions. Maintain records, logs, and reports documenting laboratory activities.
Order lab supplies and equipment.
Prepare glassware for washing. Load and unload dishwashers, prepare clean glassware for autoclaving and drying. Load and unload items into autoclaves and drying ovens. Hand-wash items which cannot be washed in dishwasher. Return clean items to labs and put them away.
Become the lab power user of the BLI system and perform experiments using this equipment when requested and as directed by other lab members.
Provide laboratory upkeep (cleaning, minor preventive maintenance).
Required Documents:
Resume/CV
Cover Letter Employee Type: Regular Time Type: Full time Rate Type: Hourly Pay Range: $17.50 - $23.65
Minimum
$17.50
Midpoint
$20.58
Maximum
$23.65
Application Instructions:
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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
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