Job Title: Research Assistant, School of Medicine, 46729, 74679
Location: UMKC Hospt Hill Campus
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 37569
Hiring Department

Department of Ophthalmology (School of Medicine)

Job Description

The Department of Ophthalmology seeks outstanding candidates for a full-time Research Assistant position at the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine. The selected candidate will be responsible for assisting with ocular cell biology, biochemistry and microscopy experiments as part of a newly NIH-funded research project. This involves preparing biological and other specimens for imaging and ocular cell biological and biochemical testing and to acquire and analyze related data.
This position will assist in maintaining the ocular cell biology, biochemistry and microscopy equipment, order routine supplies, prepare technical reports and archive data.

Minimum Qualifications

To be considered for Research Assistant, Applicants must have a:

• Bachelor’s or equivalent degree
• 2 years of experience in cell biology methods and in microscopy techniques. Experience in ocular cell biology is a preferred qualification

Full Time/Part Time

This is Full time 12-month, benefit-eligible, unranked non tenure track position

Application Deadline

Open until filled

Application Instructions

To be considered, you must complete the application which contains two (2) sections: 1. Name and Contact Information 2. Combine all application materials (a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, a list of at least five references) into one PDF or Microsoft Word document and upload as a resume attachment.

Limit document name to 50 characters. Maximum size limit is 11MB. Do not include special characters (e.g., /,&, %, etc.).

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