Job Title: Research Assistant, Dept of Biomedical Sciences, School of Medicine 57715
Location: UMKC Hospt Hill Campus
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 42976
Hiring Department

The Department of Biomedical Sciences at the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine.

Job Description

The Department of Biomedical Sciences seeks an outstanding candidate for a full-time Research Assistant position at the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine. The selected candidate will be an integral member of a perinatal research team that focuses on understanding the biological and genetic consequences of pre-term birth and neonatal drug exposure in human and animal models. They will be responsible for assisting with molecular, cell culture/biology, biochemistry, and microscopy experiments. The individual will be trained to manage a colony. This position will assist in maintaining laboratory equipment, maintain laboratory safety, train students and other laboratory personnel, order routine supplies, summarize and archive data.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Has knowledge of basic molecular techniques, including DNA, RNA and protein western blot, polymerase chain reaction. Can independently prepare or supervises preparation of samples for analysis or testing after laboratory training.
2. Has knowledge of basic histological procedures including tissue isolation and processing for cryo-sectioning or paraffin sectioning. Immunostaining.
3. Cell culture experience, passaging, freezing and thawing cells, incubator maintenance.
4. Basic microscopy including light and fluorescence microscopy.
5. Rodent husbandry experience, colony management, breeding, and genotyping.
6. Independently performs experiments or analyses, ability to problem solving and trouble shoot.
7. Basic understanding of statistics and knowledge of data analysis using excel, SPSS or GraphPad.
8. Maintains laboratory records, prepares graphs and figures using photoshop.
9. Is responsible for maintaining laboratory equipment, instruments, and microscopes.
10. Assists in the training of students or residents/fellows in basic laboratory skills.
11. Understanding of basic biological and chemical laboratory safety.
12. Maintains laboratory equipment and maintains contact with vendors for annual inspections and contracts.
13. Participates in laboratory meetings and discussions.
14. Maintains a positive laboratory atmosphere.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s or equivalent degree in a biology, chemistry, physics, or related field with 2 years of research experience. Preference given to experience in molecular, cell biology, microscopy, or histology experience. Experience in neuroscience and/or genetics/genomics is a preferred qualification.
2. Proven ability to evaluate and produce reliable results, problem-solve and trouble shoot complex problems.
3. Knowledge of state-of-the-art technology appropriate to biological experiments.
4. Ability to maintain and trouble-shoot problems with laboratory equipment.
5. Knowledge of basic computer programs, for example word, excel, Photoshop, or PowerPoint preferred.

Full Time/Part Time

Full-Time, benefit eligible, unranked/non-tenure track academic position. Initial contract is 12 months beginning Fall 2022.

Application Deadline

This position is 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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