Research Assistant, Biochemistry & Cell Biology Lab

The University of Kansas Health System; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City, MO, seeks a Research Assistant to support the BMB research program in the SOM KC Biochemistry lab. The role centers on hands-on lab work for protein biochemistry and cellular studies that drive scientific discovery.

The position emphasizes collaboration with graduate students and technicians, with opportunities to engage in diverse molecular biology techniques and data analysis within a regulated, team-based environment.

Qualifications

• 4 years experience in protein biochemistry, including the expression and purification of recombinant proteins and the functional analysis of proteins is beneficial.
• Education be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.
• Bachelor’s or equivalent degree in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, or related fields.
• Experience in cell biology, including CRISPR/Cas9 approaches, transient transfections, and PCR characterization.
• Experience in microscopy or fluorescent proteins.
• Experience in cell culture and sterile techniques.
• General experience in molecular biology techniques (SDS-PAGE, PCR, agarose gels).

Responsibilities

• Generate, purify, and organize expression plasmids for proteins of interest (i.e., miniprep and maxiprep protocols).
• Experimental techniques in cell culture (routine cell maintenance, transient transfections, preparation of nuclear extracts, utilization of CRISPR/Cas9).
• Assist with fluorescent imaging techniques, both biochemical and in live-cell contexts.
• Collaborate with fellow lab members, including graduate students and technicians, to achieve research objectives.
• Compliance: Attend and maintain compliance on all orientation and training sessions designated by the University and the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, understand and follow all assigned duties, and attend regularly scheduled research team meetings.

Skills

Protein biochemistry

Cell biology

CRISPR/Cas9

PCR

Microscopy

Fluorescent proteins

Cell culture

Sterile techniques

SDS-PAGE

PCR characterization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, or related fields

Job description

The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City, MO, seeks a Research Assistant to support the BMB research program in the SOM KC Biochemistry lab. The role centers on hands-on lab work for protein biochemistry and cellular studies that drive scientific discovery.

The position emphasizes collaboration with graduate students and technicians, with opportunities to engage in diverse molecular biology techniques and data analysis within a regulated, team-based environment.