University of Kansas Medical Center · 4 hours ago
Research Associate- Molecular Cardiology
Kansas City, KS
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$24.71/hr - $35.82/hr
6+ years expUniversity of Kansas Medical Center is seeking a Research Associate in the Molecular Cardiology department. The role involves supporting ongoing research projects by performing laboratory experiments, maintaining records, assisting with data analysis, and ensuring laboratory safety and efficiency.
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Responsibilities
Perform molecular biology experiments, including but not limited to: + DNA/RNA extraction, PCR/qPCR, cloning, and gel electrophoresis. + Western blotting, immunoprecipitation, and ELISA. + Cell culture (maintenance, passaging, transfection)
Prepare reagents, buffers, and culture media following standard protocols
Maintain detailed and accurate laboratory records and experimental documentation
Assist with data collection, analysis, and interpretation
Support animal or human tissue sample processing
Maintain laboratory equipment and coordinate routine maintenance
Follow laboratory safety, biosafety, and compliance regulations
Assist with ordering supplies, inventory management, and lab organization
Contribute to manuscript preparation, figures, and presentations as needed
Collaborate with lab members and participate in lab meetings
Qualification
Required
6 years of relevant work experience in biology or relevant field. Relevant education may substitute for experience on a year for year basis
Experience in molecular biology techniques
Experience with sterile techniques and laboratory safety practices
Resume
Cover Letter
Preferred
Prior research experience in an academic or industry laboratory
Experience with one or more of the following: RNA-seq, ChIP-seq, or other omics techniques
Immunohistochemistry or fluorescence microscopy
Animal handling or tissue processing
Experience with data analysis software (e.g., GraphPad Prism, R, Python)
Interest in pursuing graduate or professional training in biomedical sciences
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.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$27MKey Investors
Kauffman FoundationNCATS
2024-11-11Grant
2022-09-21Grant· $27M
Leadership Team
Sean Roberts
Chief Technology Officer
Chris Harper
Chief Information Officer
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