Research Technician - Dong Lab

Department

SOM KC Department of Microbiology, Molecular Genetic and Immunology

Dong Lab

Position Title

Research Technician - Dong Lab

Job Family Group

Professional Staff

Job Description Summary

The Dong lab seeks a Research Technician to conduct research on human bacterial pathogens.

Job Description

Job Duties Outlined

Research Overview: Under the direct supervision of PI and other research staff, it conducts routine elements of research work that requires the use of skills, technical and academic knowledge to follow established procedures, and record results.

• Manage lab inventory, including ordering and restocking of supplies, reagents, and media, as well as other laboratory records.
• Maintain a current Laboratory Notebook, documenting all calculations, work, experiments, and other pertinent research information.
• Perform collaborative studies with other research laboratories across the US.
• Generation of data and documentation of research performed for the preparation of published papers, as well as assistance on grant submissions and other documentation necessary for laboratory compliance.
• Participate in regular communication with the PI and lab members via lab meetings and to discuss experimental design and interpretation of results.
  
  

Compliance: Attend and maintain compliance on all orientation and training sessions designated by the University and the Microbiology, Molecular Genetics and Immunology 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 experience in research with bacteria. Education may substitute for experience on a year for year basis

Preferred Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree Microbiology or related field.

Work Experience

• Experience performing the following research techniques: PCR, aseptic technique, dilution plating, and other microbiological methods.
  
  

Skills

• Organizational Skills
• Analytical 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

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

$21.06 - $27.40

Minimum

$21.06

Midpoint

$24.23

Maximum

$27.40