What are the responsibilities and job description for the Orthopedic Research Assistant position at University of Kansas Medical Center?
Department:
SOM KC Orthopedic Education and Research
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Surgery Orthopedics
Position Title:
Orthopedic Research Assistant
Job Family Group:
Professional Staff
Job Description Summary:
Job Description Summary
The Orthopedic Research and Education Center (OREC) seeks a Research Assistant (RA) trained in biology and cell culture techniques. The OREC is part of the Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine at KU Medical Center. The RA will assist with and support research related to orthopedic surgery. The RA is expected to bring expertise in biology and biological research techniques to ongoing interdisciplinary, translational research projects including: infection, drug delivery, and biomaterials compatibility.
Job Description:
Job Description
The OREC is an interdisciplinary research and education center composed of medical, engineering, and scientific professionals. We need an experienced researcher with a biology background to help us conduct quality research. This position provides support for both faculty and student research. The environment is collegial and supportive but requires independence and initiative.
Ongoing research is focused on the bacterial attachment and biofilm formation of orthopedic relevant bacteria on biomaterials used in surgery, the development of improved antimicrobial biomaterials, and the reduction in surgical infections through improved and alternate antimicrobial methods. These projects include both in vitro and in vivo models. We are looking for novel ways to decrease the infection that can occur around orthopedic implants.
Duties include: Plan and conduct experiments, interpret data, write manuscripts. Maintain lab records and data. Maintain biology lab facilities and equipment in an organized and efficient way. Serve as a knowledgeable resource for all biology related research in the lab including lab techniques, cell lines, staining, and microscopy. Train less experienced students and staff. Work with and help care for animals used for research as needed. Perform other duties as may be assigned by supervisor. Be willing to participate in and support all research activities, even those outside the scope of biology, as needed. This includes assisting with the collection of fresh and embalmed human cadaveric materials used for research and education. Maintain lab and related equipment.
** Required Qualifications **
Bachelors of Science in Biology or related field. Candidates must have training or background in laboratory research techniques including working in a sterile hood, sterile pipetting, cell culture, microscopy, and some histology. Candidate must be technically skilled allowing them to maintain and service lab equipment as well as operate the equipment. Candidate expected to work with and support the research efforts of engineers, graduate students, medical students, orthopedic residents and orthopedic faculty. Must be willing to work with human cadaveric material and animals, when needed. Experience with data collection/analysis required. Candidate must be able to independently develop or adapt protocols and assays based on information available in publications and from other scientific sources. Must be able to function independently. Candidate must have the ability to communicate and collaborate with all lab personnel and bring a positive attitude and strong work ethic to the lab.
** Preferred Qualifications **
MS in related scientific or bioengineering field. Experience with human and animal cell lines, hard and soft tissue histology techniques, lab management and maintenance. Experience with bacteriology and related techniques. Experience working with animal models. Experience with fluorescent microscopy and various staining techniques including immunohistochemistry. Experience with FTIR, electron microscopy, micro CT, confocal microscope or other imaging techniques is a plus. Experience with PCR, Electrophoresis, Western Blot, and Elisa could be useful. Experience with drug delivery and drug delivery models would be helpful.
Employee Type:
Regular
Time Type:
Full time
Rate Type:
Hourly
Pay Range:
$20.60 - $30.90
Minimum
$20.60
Midpoint
$25.75
Maximum
$30.90
Application Instructions:
To learn more and apply online, please visit https://kumc.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/kumc-jobs/job/Kansas-City-Metro-Area/Orthopedic-Research-Assistant_JR005034 or go to https://careers.kumc.edu/ and search for position number JR005034.
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
Can you also include the following EEO statement on all of our advertising locations: 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
jeid-267a43773f4ec248a80bc0a0be360858
SOM KC Orthopedic Education and Research
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Surgery Orthopedics
Position Title:
Orthopedic Research Assistant
Job Family Group:
Professional Staff
Job Description Summary:
Job Description Summary
The Orthopedic Research and Education Center (OREC) seeks a Research Assistant (RA) trained in biology and cell culture techniques. The OREC is part of the Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine at KU Medical Center. The RA will assist with and support research related to orthopedic surgery. The RA is expected to bring expertise in biology and biological research techniques to ongoing interdisciplinary, translational research projects including: infection, drug delivery, and biomaterials compatibility.
Job Description:
Job Description
The OREC is an interdisciplinary research and education center composed of medical, engineering, and scientific professionals. We need an experienced researcher with a biology background to help us conduct quality research. This position provides support for both faculty and student research. The environment is collegial and supportive but requires independence and initiative.
Ongoing research is focused on the bacterial attachment and biofilm formation of orthopedic relevant bacteria on biomaterials used in surgery, the development of improved antimicrobial biomaterials, and the reduction in surgical infections through improved and alternate antimicrobial methods. These projects include both in vitro and in vivo models. We are looking for novel ways to decrease the infection that can occur around orthopedic implants.
Duties include: Plan and conduct experiments, interpret data, write manuscripts. Maintain lab records and data. Maintain biology lab facilities and equipment in an organized and efficient way. Serve as a knowledgeable resource for all biology related research in the lab including lab techniques, cell lines, staining, and microscopy. Train less experienced students and staff. Work with and help care for animals used for research as needed. Perform other duties as may be assigned by supervisor. Be willing to participate in and support all research activities, even those outside the scope of biology, as needed. This includes assisting with the collection of fresh and embalmed human cadaveric materials used for research and education. Maintain lab and related equipment.
** Required Qualifications **
Bachelors of Science in Biology or related field. Candidates must have training or background in laboratory research techniques including working in a sterile hood, sterile pipetting, cell culture, microscopy, and some histology. Candidate must be technically skilled allowing them to maintain and service lab equipment as well as operate the equipment. Candidate expected to work with and support the research efforts of engineers, graduate students, medical students, orthopedic residents and orthopedic faculty. Must be willing to work with human cadaveric material and animals, when needed. Experience with data collection/analysis required. Candidate must be able to independently develop or adapt protocols and assays based on information available in publications and from other scientific sources. Must be able to function independently. Candidate must have the ability to communicate and collaborate with all lab personnel and bring a positive attitude and strong work ethic to the lab.
** Preferred Qualifications **
MS in related scientific or bioengineering field. Experience with human and animal cell lines, hard and soft tissue histology techniques, lab management and maintenance. Experience with bacteriology and related techniques. Experience working with animal models. Experience with fluorescent microscopy and various staining techniques including immunohistochemistry. Experience with FTIR, electron microscopy, micro CT, confocal microscope or other imaging techniques is a plus. Experience with PCR, Electrophoresis, Western Blot, and Elisa could be useful. Experience with drug delivery and drug delivery models would be helpful.
Employee Type:
Regular
Time Type:
Full time
Rate Type:
Hourly
Pay Range:
$20.60 - $30.90
Minimum
$20.60
Midpoint
$25.75
Maximum
$30.90
Application Instructions:
To learn more and apply online, please visit https://kumc.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/kumc-jobs/job/Kansas-City-Metro-Area/Orthopedic-Research-Assistant_JR005034 or go to https://careers.kumc.edu/ and search for position number JR005034.
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
Can you also include the following EEO statement on all of our advertising locations: 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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