Research Technician - Microbiology Lab (Bacteria)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

The Bose Lab at University of Kansas Medical Center is seeking a Research Technician to support studies on human bacterial pathogens. Under supervision, you will follow established procedures, maintain records, and generate data for papers and grants.

You will manage inventory, maintain notebooks, and collaborate with other labs nationwide while contributing to compliant lab operations and regular lab meetings.

Qualifications

• 4 years of research experience with bacteria. Education may substitute for experience on a year for year basis.
• Bachelor’s degree Microbiology or related field.
• Experience with PCR, Western blot, aseptic technique, dilution plating, and other microbiological methods.

Responsibilities

• Manage lab inventory including ordering and restocking of supplies and other lab 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 for published papers and grant submissions.
• Discuss experimental design and interpretation of results in lab meetings.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree Microbiology or related field

Tools

PCR

Western blot

Aseptic technique

Dilution plating

Job description

The Bose Lab at University of Kansas Medical Center is seeking a Research Technician to support studies on human bacterial pathogens. Under supervision, you will follow established procedures, maintain records, and generate data for papers and grants.

You will manage inventory, maintain notebooks, and collaborate with other labs nationwide while contributing to compliant lab operations and regular lab meetings.