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rResearch Assistant - Internal Medicine (Endocrinology, Metabolism &
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Department:
SOM KC Internal Medicine - Endocrinology, Metabolism & Genetics
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Diabetes Institute
Position Title:
Research Assistant - Internal Medicine (Endocrinology, Metabolism &
Genetics)
Job Family Group:
Professional Staff
Job Description Summary:
The Research Assistant in the Lutkewitte lab supports research focused
on adipose tissue biology and systemic metabolism, with an emphasis on
understanding metabolic crosstalk in the context of obesity. The role
contributes to a project examining the mechanistic links between adipose
tissue dysfunction and dysregulated hepatic metabolism, including
pathways driving hepatic de novo lipogenesis. Work involves mouse
models, in vitro cell lines, and primary hepatocyte and adipocyte
systems, using comprehensive metabolic testing, multi-omic approaches,
and radioisotopic and isotopic tracing methods to investigate molecular
signaling mechanisms under controlled experimental conditions.
Job Description:
Job Duties:
- Assist with molecular biology-related tasks: PCR, qPCR,
immunoblotting techniques, microscopy, and basic image analysis.
- Perform mouse husbandry and basic animal handling.
- Assist with primary cell and general tissue culture.
- Assist with additional activities and duties related to the general
lab maintenance.
- Perform research with live mouse models and tissue samples.
- Perform collaborative studies with other research laboratories at
KUMC.
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 Qualifications:
Work Experience: Four (4) years' experience in the field of
biological sciences. Education may be substituted for experience on a
year-for-year basis.
Preferred Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
Work Experience: Laboratory experience including skills such
pipetting, preparing buffers, performing PCR and qPCR.
Skills:
- Attention to detail
- Organization
- Multitasking
- Interpersonal skills
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.
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Employee Type:
Fixed Term (Fixed Term)
Time Type:
Full time
Rate Type:
Hourly
Compensation Statement:
The pay range l sted 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:
$22.88 - $33.17
Minimum
$22.88
Midpoint
$28.03
Maximum
$33.17
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