Research Assistant - BMB Research

Research Assistant - BMB Research

Department: SOM KC Biochemistry

Position Title: Research Assistant - BMB Research

Job Family Group: Professional Staff

Job Description

Summary:

A research assistant (RA) position is available immediately in the newly established laboratory of Dr. Prakash Kharel (Laboratory of RNA Biology and Therapeutics). The candidate selected for the position will work as part of a diverse research group, employing multiple biochemical, biophysical, molecular, cellular, and genetic approaches focusing on determining how RNA secondary structures play critical roles in RNA biology.

The RA will work on a number of projects in the lab as needs arise. For more information about the laboratory, please see our website https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..html

Job Description:

• Perform biochemical, biophysical, molecular, and cellular research focusing on determining RNA structure function relationship.
• Assist in ordering and general lab duties by using Workday.
• Design and perform general lab experiments that include, but are not limited to, RNA isolation, RNA synthesis and purification, protein expression and purification, tissue culture, and molecular biology.

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.

• Education: Bachelors degree in Biochemistry or related field. Experience may be substituted for education on a year for year basis.
• Work Experience: 4 years experience with lab research

• Work Experience: Experience in either cellular biology, molecular biology, or biochemistry.

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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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Full time

Hourly

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.

$22.66 - $32.85 (Minimum $22.66, Midpoint $27.75, Maximum $32.85)

To learn more and apply online, please visit  or go to  and search for position number JR009255. Applications must be submitted directly through the KU Medical Center website to be considered for this position. Any applications submitted via email or this website will NOT be reviewed or considered.

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