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Assistant Researcher
Lawrence, KS
Job Description
Position Overview
Preferred Qualifications
Additional Candidate Instructions
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the university's programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy.
The Department of Molecular Biosciences, University of Kansas, seeks an assistant researcher with experience and/or interest in molecular biology and genetics of the model organism nematode worm Caenorhabditis elegans. This position is contingent upon funding. The applicant should be motivated, organized, detail-oriented, work well with others, have a willingness to learn, and be able to participate in many different lab activities.
Job Description
35% - Oversee and complete general lab tasks such as solution and media preparation. Oversee general lab organization and cleanliness, oversee lab supply needs, and conduct ordering of laboratory supplies and reagents
35% - Manage the records and curation of laboratory C. elegans strain collection and other laboratory collections including plasmids and oligonucleotide primers.
30% - Conduct experiments related to ongoing projects in the lab under supervision by senior lab PI. These experiments involve C. elegans functional transcriptomics, genetics, microscopy, and molecular biology. A combination of these skills will be required for C. elegans microinjection for making transgenic animals.
Position Requirements
35% - Manage the records and curation of laboratory C. elegans strain collection and other laboratory collections including plasmids and oligonucleotide primers.
30% - Conduct experiments related to ongoing projects in the lab under supervision by senior lab PI. These experiments involve C. elegans functional transcriptomics, genetics, microscopy, and molecular biology. A combination of these skills will be required for C. elegans microinjection for making transgenic animals.
The work location is entirely on-site, at 5049 Haworth Hall, Lawrence, KS
Required Qualifications
- B.S. in Biology or related field
- Experience with molecular biology laboratory techniques as evidenced by application materials.
- Strong organizational and communication skills as evidenced by application materials.
- Experience working in a molecular biology research laboratory.
- Experience with organizing and maintaining laboratory records.
- Experience with laboratory ordering.
- Experience working with C. elegans.
A complete online application will include:
Contact Information to Applicants
- Cover letter describing how the required and preferred qualifications are met.
- Resume
- Application review begins Monday, May 6 2024 and continues until a qualified pool of applicants is received. To ensure consideration, apply before the application review date.
erikl@ku.edu
Advertised Salary Range
$37,000
Work Schedule
40 hrs per week, 8am - 5pm
Application Review Begins
Monday May 6, 2024
Anticipated Start Date
Monday June 3, 2024
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the university's programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy.
Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
Open
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