Gastroenterology Research Assistant – Murine Models & Data

University of Kansas Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance on

Employer-paid life insurance and long‑

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City seeks a Research Assistant to support the Singh Laboratory’s gut-brain axis research. You will assist with murine models of PTSD and gut inflammation, perform routine experiments, and help with data collection and record-keeping under senior staff supervision.

The role requires four years of relevant experience or equivalent education, with background in molecular biology techniques, and mouse handling.

Qualifications

• Four (4) years of relevant work experience; education may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
• Experience with molecular biology techniques including DNA, RNA, protein, and cell culture; mouse handling; and in vitro/in vivo studies.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preclinical research using murine PTSD and gut inflammation models.
• Perform routine lab experiments and support assay execution under supervision.
• Monitor experiments, report issues, and help troubleshoot to maintain continuity.
• Collect and record accurate experimental data per guidelines.
• Provide data and preliminary figure drafts to PI for meetings and conferences.
• Collaborate with lab staff under guidance from PI and senior researchers.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Multi-tasking

Education

Master’s Degree in biological sciences

Tools

Western blotting

PCR/DNA cloning

RNAseq analysis

Job description

University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City seeks a Research Assistant to support the Singh Laboratory’s gut-brain axis research. You will assist with murine models of PTSD and gut inflammation, perform routine experiments, and help with data collection and record-keeping under senior staff supervision.

The role requires four years of relevant experience or equivalent education, with background in molecular biology techniques, and mouse handling.