Research Technician - Pyaram/Welch lab

Department

SOM KC Cancer Biology

Pyaram

Position Title

Research Technician - Pyaram/Welch lab

Job Family Group

Professional Staff

Job Description Summary

The Department of Cancer Biology at KUMC is seeking a highly motivated Research Technician to join the laboratories of Dr. Kalyani Pyaram and Dr. Danny Welch with responsibilities split evenly between both. The research in these labs work on understanding the cell and molecular biology of cancers and immune cells using animal models. Key duties include maintaining mouse colonies, performing genetic screening, ordering supplies, managing general laboratory operations, and conducting research. The position will work collaboratively with a diverse team, including undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral trainees.

Job Description

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Under the direction of PI and other research staff, conducts routine elements of research work that requires the use of skills, technical and academic knowledge to follow established procedures, and record results as well as maintenance of laboratory.
• Maintain a current Laboratory Notebook, documenting all calculations, work, experiments, and other pertinent research information.
• Participates in maintaining day-to-day laboratory operation and general laboratory maintenance that includes ordering supplies, cleanup, routine animal maintenance, and maintenance of equipment.
• Maintenance of mouse colonies and/or other animals for research purposes, requires willingness to work with animals.
• Perform research with a diverse research group, encompassing undergraduate/graduate trainees and research staff.
• Participate in regular communication with the PIs via lab meetings and personal meetings, so excellent interpersonal, team and organizational skills
• Follow established quality control and quality assurance policies and procedures, including appropriate documentation.
• Perform other duties as assigned by direct supervisor and other research staff.
• Compliance: Attend and maintain compliance on all orientation and training sessions designated by the University and the Cancer Biology Department, understand and follow IACUC, animal, and biosafety protocols, and attend regular lab meetings.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Education
• Bachelor’s degree in biology, biochemistry or a related field.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience:
• Research experience and willingness to work with animals in handle mice.
• Experience with cell culture and sterile technique
• Prior experience as a research technician or lab manager
  
  

Skills:

• Familiarity with standard molecular biology techniques and/or immunological methods
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
  
  

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 Documents

Resume

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. https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html

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

$20.25 - $26.33

Minimum

$20.25

Midpoint

$23.29

Maximum

$26.33