Department:
SOM KC Cancer Biology

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Weir
Position Title:
Research Technician
Job Family Group:
Professional Staff
Job Description Summary:
The Lab of Dr. Scott Weir in the Department of Cancer Biology of the University of Kansas Medical Center currently has an opening for a research technician position to conduct cancer research. The position will require conducting various experiments, which will include isolation of DNA and RNA from cells, media, serum and tissues, performing PCR, RT-PCR and qPCR analysis, cloning and sequencing, Western blot, immunoblotting, Northern analysis, immuno-precipitation, culturing mammalian cells, preparation of virus stocks and infection of primary cells, and other molecular biology/molecular virology techniques. In addition, the position will require working in a team environment under the supervision of the PI of the laboratory and taking responsibility for assuring quality, cost effectiveness and timeliness for projects while working under the limited supervision of the PI of the laboratory. Experience in molecular biology and cellular, and/or animal research techniques is strongly preferred. Having a bachelor’s degree in molecular and cellular biology or another related life science discipline will be a plus.
Job Description:

Required Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Molecular Biology, chemistry or related field

Preferred Qualifications

Education: Bachelor degree in Molecular Biology, Medicinal Chemistry, or Biochemistry

Job Duties Outlined:

• Participate in various experiments involving techniques such as immunohistochemistry, real-time PCR analysis, Western blot analysis, RNA/DNA isolation, histology and imaging.
• Responsible for overseeing day-to-day laboratory operations of the lab including maintaining flawless laboratory regulation documentation and certification, maintaining electronic files and notebooks, record keeping and ordering supplies.
• Works with faculty, postdoctoral fellows, graduate students and research staff by entering data into computer and assisting them in other activities.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned/requested by supervisor or other staff

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 nine 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:
$19.45 - $25.25

Minimum

$19.45

Midpoint

$22.33

Maximum

$25.25