Research Assistant - Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)

Department

SOM KC Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology and Hepatology

Medicine-Gastroenterology

Position Title

Research Assistant - Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)

Job Family Group

Professional Staff

Job Description Summary

The Research Assistant in the Division of Gastroenterology, will support the Singh Laboratory’s research on the gut-brain axis and intestinal inflammation. This role involves assisting with murine models of PTSD and gut inflammation, supporting laboratory experiments, and utilizing established biochemical and imaging techniques. The Research Assistant will contribute to data collection, maintain accurate records, and support ongoing research activities under the direction of the Principal Investigator and senior lab staff.

Job Description

Job Duties

• Assist with preclinical research activities using murine models of PTSD and gut inflammation, following established protocols and guidance.
• Perform routine laboratory experiments and support assay execution and development activities under supervision.
• Monitor experiments, identify and report issues, and support troubleshooting to maintain experimental continuity.
• Collect, record, and maintain accurate and complete experimental data in accordance with lab and institutional guidelines.
• Support data entry, organization, and preliminary data summaries, as directed by senior lab members.
• Provide technical data and preliminary figure drafts to PI for lab meetings and conferences.
• Collaborate with lab staff and follow guidance from the PI, lab director, and senior researchers to support ongoing research initiatives.
• Contribute to the overall maintenance, cleanliness, and compliance of the laboratory.
  
  

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Required Qualifications

Work Experience:

• Four (4) years of relevant work experience. Education may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.
• Experience with molecular biology techniques including experience working with DNA, RNA, protein, and cell culture, mouse handling as well as general molecular biology techniques.
• Experience with in vitro and in vivo studies.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

Education:  Master’s Degree in biological sciences.

Work Experience

• Experience in cell signaling and proficiency with routine molecular biology techniques, cell culture, Western blotting, PCR/DNA cloning, and small animal handling/experimentation.
• Experience with mouse model of intestinal inflammation and PTSD (Post-traumatic stress disorder).
• Experience with mouse behavioral assays.
• Experience with RNAseq and bioinformatics analysis.
• Experience with biobank and registry procedures.
  
  

Skills

• Collaboration
• Communication
• Attention to detail
• Time management
• Multi-tasking
  
  

Required Documents

• Resume
• 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 ten 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

Hourly

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

$22.88 - $33.17

Minimum

$22.88

Midpoint

$28.03

Maximum

$33.17