Assistant lab Jobs in Kansas city mo

Description

Job Duties :

Perform general research experiments under the direction of the PI, including but not limited to :

• Behavioral training and data collection.
• Tissue harvest.
• Histology analysis.
• Routine animal care.
• Lab supply and ordering.
• Participate in regular communication with the PI.
• Data analysis and other documentation necessary for laboratory compliance
• Follow established quality control and quality assurance policies and procedures, including appropriate documentation.
• Other job duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Education :

Bachelor of Science in biology, biochemistry, psychology, neuroscience, or related discipline.

Work Experience :

Previous experience in a biomedical research lab using one or more of the following techniques : cell biology, histology, immunohistochemistry, enzyme biochemical assays, rodent behavioral assays, in vivo surgical procedures, tissue harvest.

Previous experience with laboratory animal handling.

Preferred Qualifications

Education :

Bachelor of Science in biochemistry or neuroscience.

Work Experience :

Operant behavioral training.

Stereotaxic surgery.

Skills

EndNote (Proficient).

BioRender (Proficient).

Statistical Software and Analysis (Proficient).

Tissue harvest (brain, muscle).

Histology.

Immunohistochemistry.

Data analysis.

Scientific writing.

Keeping a lab notebook.

Strong communication skills.

Microsoft Office software (Proficient).

Record Keeping (Basic).

Quantitative skills (Proficient).

Required Documents :

Resume / CV

Cover Letter

References (3)

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.

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 : 20.25 - $26.33

Minimum

20.25

Midpoint

23.29

Maximum

26.33