Research Assistant - Surgery General

Department

SOM KC General Surgery

Surgery General

Position Title

Research Assistant - Surgery General

Job Family Group

Professional Staff

Job Description Summary

This position will work closely with Dr. Dhawan and the other researchers in her lab at KU Medical Center (KUMC) to assist in the successful development and completion of basic science research studies in pancreatic cancer.

The Research Assistant will contribute to ongoing research by performing experiments, collecting and analyzing data, and assisting with the preparation of reports and publications. This position provides hands-on experience in pancreatic cancer while working closely with faculty and research team members to ensure adherence to study protocols and the accuracy of research data.

Job Description

Job Duties

• Assist with the implementation of cutting-edge research projects in the field of pancreatic cancer with a focus on pathophysiology, molecular signaling pathways, inflammation, and therapeutics.
• Work independently on research tasks assigned by the principal investigator and other faculty members in the laboratory.
• Handle pancreatic cancer mouse models by following laboratory protocols.
• Perform molecular and cell biology techniques, such as DNA and RNA extractions, RT-PCR immunoblot analysis, immunofluorescence staining and tissue culture.
• Assist with tasks associated with the development of grant proposals and additional funding needs of the laboratory.
• Maintain a current laboratory notebook, documenting all calculations, work, experiments, and other pertinent research information.
• Maintain lab cleanliness and adhere to safety protocols.
• Maintain inventory of study supplies and support ordering processes.
  
  

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 years of relevant work experience in a basic science laboratory. Relevant education may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.
• Experience in relevant laboratory techniques (such as, cell culture, animal models, and molecular biology techniques).
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

Education: Masters degree in biological sciences.

Work Experience: Experience in cancer related pancreatitis research.

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