Research Tech- Radiation Oncology (Akhavan Lab)

Department

SOM KC Radiation Oncology

Radiation Oncology

Position Title

Research Tech- Radiation Oncology (Akhavan Lab)

Job Family Group

Professional Staff

Job Description Summary

The Research Technician will be involved in performing routine laboratory techniques, inventory, and animal colony maintenance in Dr. David Akhavan' s research lab. This individual will be involved in the scientific research work in the Department of Radiation Oncology, Research Program at University of Kansas Medical Center.

Job Description

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Performing routine laboratory techniques, housekeeping, tracking, and ordering inventory.
• Responsible for animal colony maintenance.
• Keep the laboratory and equipment clean and prepped for research protocol.
• Adhere to safety and compliance guidelines.
• Assist in the preparation, calibration, maintenance of laboratory and facility equipment.
• Compliance: Attend and maintain compliance on all orientation and training sessions designated by the University and the Radiation Oncology Department, understand and follow IACUC and biosafety protocols, and attend departmental seminars and regular lab meetings.
  
  

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:

• 4 years of work experience in laboratory research. Education may substitute for experience on a year for year basis.
• Computer experience, including Microsoft Office suite.
• Statistical data analysis.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in a science or related field

Work Experience

• 2 years of relevant research laboratory experience.
  
  

Skills

• Organizational skills
  
  

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• 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

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

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

$21.06 - $27.40

Minimum

$21.06

Midpoint

$24.23

Maximum

$27.40