Department:
SOM KC Internal Medicine - Geriatric Medicine
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Geriatric Medicine
Position Title:
Research Support Specialist
Job Family Group:
Professional Staff
Job Description Summary:
A Research Assistant is needed to assist in the field of translational gerontology - conducting experiments to understand the mechanisms underlying aging, frailty, and musculoskeletal/cognitive decline. The Research Assistant will conduct independent research, develop novel research tools and methods as needed. These studies will span from in vitro (cell culture), to in vivo murine model systems, and onward to human clinical trials. Additionally, the Research Assistant will contribute to the management of the lab including ordering, equipment maintenance, and lab organization.
Job Description:
Required Qualifications:
Education : Bachelor's Degree with an emphasis in biological science, or a related discipline. Demonstrated abilities that include attention to detail, strong work ethic, and good interpersonal skills.
Skills & Competencies:
One or two years of working experience in a scientific laboratory.
Must have the ability to plan, organize, and work as part of an interactive team.
Preferred Qualifications:
Proficiency with routine biochemical techniques, molecular biology, immunology skills (flow cytometry), immunohistochemistry, sterile cell culture, DNA, RNA and protein-based assays. Additionally, experience in animal handling and behavior analysis (cognitive/physical performance), dissection, and downstream tissue analyses. Finally, experience working in human clinical trials is preferred.
Strong work ethics and has the ability to work and collaborate effectively in a team.
Need to have good communication skills and prepare presentations for lab meetings and local conferences.
Demonstrated ability to run multiple independent projects and competing priorities simultaneously.
Prior experience in aging / geriatric research.
Job Duties Outlined:
Perform experiments using cell culture to understand mechanisms underlying aging. Experiments will involve primary cell culture, flow cytometry, biochemistry, molecular biology assays, techniques such as immunoblotting, and qPCR etc.
Perform experiments independently and as a team using aged (naturally or genetically accelerated) animal models in treatment modalities. Isolation of primary cells from mouse tissues (brain, muscle, bone).
Contribute to human clinical trials including administration of cognitive/physical performance assessments and blood/tissue analyses
Histological analysis: Immunochemistry, in-situ hybridization, Image acquisition and analysis including light-, fluorescence- and confocal- microscopy.
Conduct the proposed experiments, analyze (organize and record keeping), interpret and presentation of data.
Design new experimental plan independently in consultation with the supervisor
Managing/organizing Lab, ordering lab supplies, keeping track of invoices etc.
Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Required Documents:
Resume/CV
Cover Letter
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/Research-Support-Specialist_JR004259 or go to https://careers.kumc.edu/ and search for position number JR004259.
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
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