Research Technician - Dong Lab

University of Kansas Medical Center; Kansas City (KS); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

University of Kansas Medical Center's Dong Lab is seeking a Research Technician to support study of human bacterial pathogens. You will assist in routine experiments, maintain meticulous lab records, and collaborate with other labs nationwide under the supervision of the PI and research staff.

Responsibilities include inventory management, data generation for publications, and assisting with grant submissions while adhering to biosafety and IACUC guidelines.

Qualifications

• 4 years of research experience with bacteria.
• Education may substitute for experience at year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Manage lab inventory, including ordering and restocking supplies, reagents, and media.
• Maintain a current Laboratory Notebook documenting calculations, work, experiments, and results.
• Perform collaborative studies with other research laboratories across the US.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Microbiology or related field

Work experience substitution allowed

Job description

## Research Technician - Dong LabApply: Kansas City Metro Area: Full time: Posted Today: JR010535## **Department:**SOM KC Department of Microbiology, Molecular Genetic and Immunology-----Dong Lab## **Position Title:**Research Technician - Dong Lab## **Job Family Group:**Professional Staff## **Job Description Summary:**The Dong lab seeks a Research Technician to conduct research on human bacterial pathogens.## **Job Description:****Job Duties Outlined** **Research Overview:** Under the direct supervision of PI and other research staff, it conducts routine elements of research work that requires the use of skills, technical and academic knowledge to follow established procedures, and record results.* Manage lab inventory, including ordering and restocking of supplies, reagents, and media, as well as other laboratory records.* Maintain a current Laboratory Notebook, documenting all calculations, work, experiments, and other pertinent research information.* Perform collaborative studies with other research laboratories across the US.* Generation of data and documentation of research performed for the preparation of published papers, as well as assistance on grant submissions and other documentation necessary for laboratory compliance.* Participate in regular communication with the PI and lab members via lab meetings and to discuss experimental design and interpretation of results.**Compliance:** Attend and maintain compliance on all orientation and training sessions designated by the University and the Microbiology, Molecular Genetics and Immunology Department, understand and follow IACUC and biosafety protocols, and attend departmental seminars and regular lab meetings. 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 Qualifications** **Work Experience**: 4 years experience in research with bacteria. Education may substitute for experience on a year for year basis**Preferred Qualifications** **Education**: Bachelor’s degree Microbiology or related field.**Work Experience**:* Experience performing the following research techniques: PCR, aseptic technique, dilution plating, and other microbiological methods. **Skills*** Organizational Skills* Analytical skills **Required Documents**Resume/CVCover 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 ten 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:**$21.06 - $27.40**Minimum**$21.06**Midpoint**$24.23**Maximum**$27.40