Research Assistant- Pathology (Fields Lab) - Masco Corporation
Kansas City, KS
About the Job
This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more
information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13063127
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rResearch Assistant- Pathology (Fields Lab)
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Department:
SOM KC Pathology and Lab Medicine
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Pathology & Laboratory Medicine
Position Title:
Research Assistant- Pathology (Fields Lab)
Job Family Group:
Professional Staff
Job Description Summary:
Maintain mouse colonies and perform cell culture related to studies on
developmental biology. Perform all animal experiments following standard
laboratory procedure as approved by the KUMC IACUC and LAR. The
researcher will also take part in other laboratory work as instructed by
supervisor.
Job Description:
Key Roles and Responsibilities
- Maintain mouse colonies and perform cell cultures.
- Set up normal and timed breeding, planning sequential breeding
depending on mouse genetics, knock out target genes in experimental
mice, and perform genotyping to determine targeted gene knockout.
- Assist with rat and mouse research-related tasks including recording
time of birth, monitoring age, and other developmental signs.
Administration of necessary drugs and hormones to mice for gene
induction or gene knockout, modulation of developmental functions.
- Record data from animal experiments, compile, analyze data for
documentation and draw tentative conclusions.
- Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Required Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree in biological sciences
Work Experience:
- 1 year of related work experience.
- Previous experience with rat and mouse colony management, mouse
genetics, cell culture, animal ordering, or rodent experiment
related materials are required.
Preferred Qualifications
Work Experience:
- 2 years of related work experience.
- Previous experience with rat or mouse dissection, macroscopic and
microscopic tissue isolation, and cell isolation from animal
tissues.
Skills: Strong work ethic, desire to learn
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 Documents
- Resume/CV
- Cover Letter
Employee Type:
Fixed Term (Fixed Term)
Time Type:
Part 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:
$22.66 - $32.85
Minimum
$22.66
Midpoint
$27.75
Maximum
$32.85
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rApplication Instructions:
rTo learn more and apply online, please visit
[https://kumc.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/kumc-jobs/job/Kansas-City-Metro-Area/Research-Assistant--Pathology--Fields-Lab-_JR007630](https://apptrkr.com/5670526)
or go to and search for position number
JR007630.
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rApplications must be submitted directly through the KU Medical Center
website to be considered for this position. Any applications su mitted
via email or this website will NOT be reviewed or considered.
r
rAbout KU Medical Center:
rThe 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](http://www.kumc.edu/).
r
rBenefits:
rKUMC 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
h
information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13063127
r
rResearch Assistant- Pathology (Fields Lab)
r
r
Department:
SOM KC Pathology and Lab Medicine
-----
Pathology & Laboratory Medicine
Position Title:
Research Assistant- Pathology (Fields Lab)
Job Family Group:
Professional Staff
Job Description Summary:
Maintain mouse colonies and perform cell culture related to studies on
developmental biology. Perform all animal experiments following standard
laboratory procedure as approved by the KUMC IACUC and LAR. The
researcher will also take part in other laboratory work as instructed by
supervisor.
Job Description:
Key Roles and Responsibilities
- Maintain mouse colonies and perform cell cultures.
- Set up normal and timed breeding, planning sequential breeding
depending on mouse genetics, knock out target genes in experimental
mice, and perform genotyping to determine targeted gene knockout.
- Assist with rat and mouse research-related tasks including recording
time of birth, monitoring age, and other developmental signs.
Administration of necessary drugs and hormones to mice for gene
induction or gene knockout, modulation of developmental functions.
- Record data from animal experiments, compile, analyze data for
documentation and draw tentative conclusions.
- Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Required Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree in biological sciences
Work Experience:
- 1 year of related work experience.
- Previous experience with rat and mouse colony management, mouse
genetics, cell culture, animal ordering, or rodent experiment
related materials are required.
Preferred Qualifications
Work Experience:
- 2 years of related work experience.
- Previous experience with rat or mouse dissection, macroscopic and
microscopic tissue isolation, and cell isolation from animal
tissues.
Skills: Strong work ethic, desire to learn
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 Documents
- Resume/CV
- Cover Letter
Employee Type:
Fixed Term (Fixed Term)
Time Type:
Part 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:
$22.66 - $32.85
Minimum
$22.66
Midpoint
$27.75
Maximum
$32.85
r
rApplication Instructions:
rTo learn more and apply online, please visit
[https://kumc.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/kumc-jobs/job/Kansas-City-Metro-Area/Research-Assistant--Pathology--Fields-Lab-_JR007630](https://apptrkr.com/5670526)
or go to and search for position number
JR007630.
r
rApplications must be submitted directly through the KU Medical Center
website to be considered for this position. Any applications su mitted
via email or this website will NOT be reviewed or considered.
r
rAbout KU Medical Center:
rThe 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](http://www.kumc.edu/).
r
rBenefits:
rKUMC 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
h
Source : Masco Corporation