Research Technician (Brown Lab) - Cell Biology and Physiology

Department:
SOM KC Division of Molecular and Integrative Physiology

Brown LabPosition Title:
Research Technician (Brown Lab) - Cell Biology and PhysiologyJob Family Group:
Professional StaffJob Description Summary:
A Research Technician position is immediately available for a highly motivated individual in the Brown Lab. The applicant must have a Bachelor of Science degree (or higher) in biology/biochemistry or related fields. Applicant is preferred to have experience in mouse handling and colony management. The Brown lab's research focuses on understanding the impact of poor metabolic health on cancer development and progression. We utilize mice to model human disease, including genetically modified animals, to better understand the etiology of obesity-related cancers and identify new strategies for risk reduction.
Research in the recruiting laboratory focuses on examining the therapeutic roles and pharmacokinetic behaviors of small molecules with anti-cancer activities and to understand their actions on tumor cell growth and metastasis, by using animal models, cellular/molecular biological tools, and analytical biochemistry.
The Research Technician will work on a variety of research projects and utilize skills including but not limited to cell culture, various cellular assays, animal handling, mouse gavage, mouse intravenous and intraperitoneal injections. The position will also fulfill the requirement in HPLC/electro chemical or UV detection with small molecules. The position will be responsible for purchase ordering of supplies, daily maintenance of experimental records and animal records.
The research is housed in modern laboratory space with state-of-the-art equipment and will build on a long history of innovative service to the KUMC research community.Job Description:

Required Qualifications
Education: Bachelor of Science in biology/biochemistry, or related field.

Work Experience:

• Experience working in a molecular biology research laboratory.
• Previous experience in mouse handling and laboratory housekeeping.

Preferred Qualifications
Education: Master of Science degree in biology/biochemistry or related field.

Work Experience:

• Experience with glucose tolerance tests.
• Experience in mouse tumor xenografts development, and in studying the efficacy of experimental drugs in mouse xenograft models is preferred.
• Colony management experience.

Skills

• Strong written and oral communications skills, including experience writing and orating with a scientific audience.
• Ability to work on a team and independently.
• Strong analytical and trouble-shooting skills
• Excellent record keeping skills.

Job Duties:

Perform general research experiments under the direction of the PI, including but not limited to:

• Manage a colony of genetically modified mice.
• Perform various research techniques on mice and performing animal maintenance.
• Breed mice for experimental purposes and provide specialized diets.
• Handling mice, including weighing, measuring tumor growth, performing glucose tolerance tests, as well as euthanasia and tissue collection.
• Attend, present data and participate in lab meetings.
• Participate in regular communication with the PI via lab meetings and personal meetings.
• Maintain the lab supplies and perform general lab maintenance.
• Generate, document, and analyze data for the preparation of published papers, as well as assistance on grant submissions and other documentation necessary for laboratory compliance.
• Follow established quality control and quality assurance policies and procedures, including appropriate documentation.
• Maintain records.
• 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/CV
• 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:
RegularTime Type:
Full timeRate 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