University of Kansas Medical Center · 2 months ago
Research Associate - ONC Radiation Oncology
Kansas City Metro Area
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$24.20/hr - $35.09/hrThe University of Kansas Medical Center is seeking a Research Associate in the Department of Radiation Oncology. The role involves designing and performing experiments related to fatty liver disease, obesity, and tumor development, while contributing to laboratory management and research projects.
EducationHigher EducationUniversities
Responsibilities
Design and perform experiments to evaluate how diet and exercise impact fatty liver, obesity-related metabolic syndrome, tumor development, and the mechanism studies in mice
Actively participate in successful planning, execution, publication, and presentation of experiments
Perform research and interpretation of experimental results and analysis of data
Prepare manuscripts for publication in scientific journals based on experimental results
Participate in regular communication with the PIs via lab meetings and personal meetings
Generation of data and its analysis for the preparation of published papers, as well as assistance on grant submissions and other documentation necessary for laboratory compliance
Follow established quality control and quality assurance policies and procedures, including appropriate documentation
Routine lab maintenance and animal maintenance, surgery, injections, and model generation
Qualification
Required
PhD in a biological science major or equivalent doctoral degree
Experience in liver research and metabolism
Experience in animal handling, mouse blood and organ collection, molecular cloning, cell culture, immunoblot analysis, immunohistochemistry staining, PCR, and RNA extraction
Mouse tail vein inject, oral gavage, liver perfusion, confocal imaging, electron microscopy and metadata set analysis
Resume
Cover Letter
Preferred
Experience in molecular and cellular biology, rodent models, liver and adipose physiology, data evaluation, data presentation and scientific writing skills
Benefits
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
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.
Company
University of Kansas Medical Center
The University of Kansas Medical Center strives to educate exceptional health care professionals.
Founded in 1906
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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Late StageTotal Funding
$27MKey Investors
Kauffman FoundationNCATS
2024-11-11Grant
2022-09-21Grant· $27M
Leadership Team
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Chief Technology Officer
Chris Harper
Chief Information Officer
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