University of Kansas Medical Center · 2 days ago
Sr. Research Associate - BMB Research Staff
Kansas City, KS
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$59K/yr - $86K/yr
8+ years expUniversity of Kansas Medical Center is seeking a Senior Research Associate to perform molecular biological experiments and animal studies. The position will provide technical support for laboratory-based cancer research with a focus on breast cancer models in mice, including responsibilities such as mouse colony maintenance and laboratory organization.
EducationHigher EducationUniversities
Responsibilities
Maintain mouse colony and husbandry (setting up genetic crosses, breeding, and weaning)
Document and track meticulous animal inventory records
Conduct transgenic mice genotyping
Perform sterile technique in handling of immune-compromised mice IP/IV/Orthotopic injections into various types of mouse strains
Measure tumor growth using calipers to monitor experimental progress and assess treatment effects
Train personnel in basic mice handling techniques
Dissect euthanized animals and process tissues for histological or other analyses
Establish tumor implantation at orthotopic sites, including the mammary gland
Order lab reagents and consumables, receive shipments, and lab organization
Ensure laboratory compliance in all aspects of animal care, including maintaining and updating IACUC animal protocols
Qualification
Required
Eight years of relevant experience. Education may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis
Three years of experience in scientific or experimental research work
Experience working with animals in a research setting
Resume/CV
Cover Letter
Preferred
PhD in one of the natural sciences or a related field
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
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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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