Assistant Researcher

Position Overview

A full-time Assistant Researcher position is immediately available at the University of Kansas Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Lawrence KS under the direct supervision of Ming Zhao, Ph.D., an Assistant Professor. This is a full-time hourly position that will occasionally necessitate work during evenings and weekends. We invite individuals with a strong passion for meaningful basic and translational biomedical research to apply.

To learn more about our research program and mission, please visit our laboratory website at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

This position will be directly supervised by PI Zhao, with the primary responsibility being to provide technical support to PI Zhao and other lab members in pursuit of our research agenda. More specifically, the selected candidate will work directly with the PI to establish experimental pipelines then to independently perform in vitro and in vivo experiments.

The Zhao Lab is housed in the Simons Biosciences Research Laboratories, in close proximity to the state-of-the-art Biopharmaceutical Innovation & Optimization Center, the Higuchi Laboratories Animal Facility, the Multidisciplinary Research Building, and the KU Innovation Park. Office space adjacent to the laboratory and a desktop computer will be provided.

80%

• Conduct in vitro and in vivo experiments (e.g., immunohistochemistry, confocal microscopy, ELISA, flow-cytometry, ELISpot assay, or qPCR) to analyze the effectiveness of different biopharmaceutical formulations.

10%

• Assist in the preparation of manuscripts for publication and compiling grant submissions, as well as other documentation necessary for laboratory compliance.
• Establish and follow laboratory quality control and quality assurance policies and procedures, including appropriate documentation.

10%

• Participate in regular communication with the PI via lab meetings and personal meetings.
• Order and maintain laboratory supplies.
• Manage the lab's social media and outreach activities.
• Work in coordination with other lab staff members to achieve research objectives. Share expertise and contribute to a collaborative and dynamic research environment.
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Ming Zhao, Ph.D.
mingzhao

Starting at $41,800, commensurate with skills and experience

Friday August 14, 2026

Monday August 31, 2026