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Department:
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Badawi Lab
Position Title:
Research Technician - Badawi Lab
Job Family Group:
Professional Staff
Job Description Summary:
The Research Technician will be responsible for performing and
supporting research projects focused on the molecular mechanisms
underlying synaptic physiology and dysfunction in disease, laboratory
animal colony management, day-to-day lab maintenance and assisting lab
personnel as directed by the Principal Investigator.
The research is housed in modern laboratory space with state-of-the-art
equipment and will build on a long history of innovative service to the
KUMC research community.
Job Description:
Key Roles and Responsibilities
- Maintain rodent colonies and animal care, general lab maintenance,
and assist researchers in the lab with their research efforts.
- Perform and support experiments involving tissue collection, live
imaging and recordings.
- Purchase supplies/materials through Workday.
- Participate in regular communication with the PI via lab meetings
and personal meetings.
- Generate data and analyze for the preparation of published papers.
- Maintain comprehensive and accurate records of rodent care, health
assessments, experimental procedures, and environmental conditions.
Ensure records are up to date and comply with laboratory and
regulatory requirements.
- Assist with grant submissions and other documentation necessary for
laboratory compliance.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive
listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of
the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions
of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities,
tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties,
responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without
notice.
Required Qualifications:
Work Experience:
- 2 years of experience in a basic science laboratory. Education may
substitute for experience on a year for year basis.
- Experience in general lab maintenance and buffer making, working
with rodent models, tissue collection and electrophysiology
Preferred Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's degree in Neuroscience or a related field
Work Experience:
- 3 years of experience in a basic science laboratory.
- Experience with handling laboratory animals, muscle dissections and
intracellular recordings of synaptic neurotransmitter release and
kinetics.
- Experienced in pCLAMP software analysis of intracellular recordings.
Skills:
- Communication skills.
Required Documents:
- Resume/CV
- Cover Letter
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.
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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:
$21.06 - $27.40
Minimum
$21.06
Midpoint
$24.23
Maximum
$27.40
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