University of Kansas Medical Center · 3 months ago
Research Associate - Surgery General
Kansas City, KS
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$24.20/hr - $35.09/hr
6+ years expUniversity of Kansas Medical Center is a leading institution focused on medical research and education. The research associate will engage in innovative research to understand pancreatic cancer, conducting experiments and collaborating on projects under the mentorship of the Principal Investigator.
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Responsibilities
Design and conduct experiments and interpret data under the mentorship of the Principal Investigator (PI)
Work independently and collaboratively on research projects
Conduct cutting-edge research in the field of pancreatic cancer with a focus on (specify key focus, e.g., pathophysiology, molecular signaling pathways, inflammation, therapeutics)
Have knowledge and experience in handling Pancreatic cancer mouse models
Perform molecular and cell biology techniques such as DNA and RNA extractions, RT-PCR, immunoblot analysis, immunofluorescence staining and tissue culture
Assist with development of grant proposals, including applicable fellowship award applications and NIH R01 applications
Maintain a current Laboratory Notebook, documenting all calculations, work, experiments, and other pertinent research information
Qualification
Required
6 years of relevant work experience. Education may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis
Experience in pancreatitis research, with a strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals as evidenced by application materials
Experience in relevant laboratory techniques (e.g., cell culture, animal models, molecular biology techniques, etc.)
Design and conduct experiments and interpret data under the mentorship of the Principal Investigator (PI)
Work independently and collaboratively on research projects
Conduct cutting-edge research in the field of pancreatic cancer with a focus on (specify key focus, e.g., pathophysiology, molecular signaling pathways, inflammation, therapeutics)
Have knowledge and experience in handling Pancreatic cancer mouse models
Perform molecular and cell biology techniques such as DNA and RNA extractions, RT-PCR, immunoblot analysis, immunofluorescence staining and tissue culture
Assist with development of grant proposals, including applicable fellowship award applications and NIH R01 applications
Maintain a current Laboratory Notebook, documenting all calculations, work, experiments, and other pertinent research information
Resume/CV
Cover Letter
Preferred
Ph.D. in biological sciences
3 years of experience in cancer related pancreatitis research
Interpersonal skills
Communication skills
Benefits
Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance
Health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan
Employer-paid life insurance
Long-term disability insurance
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
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
Additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available
Company
University of Kansas Medical Center
The University of Kansas Medical Center strives to educate exceptional health care professionals.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$27MKey Investors
Kauffman FoundationNCATS
2024-11-11Grant
2022-09-21Grant· $27M
Leadership Team
Sean Roberts
Chief Technology Officer
Chris Harper
Chief Information Officer
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