DepartmentMolecular BiosciencesPrimary CampusUniversity of Kansas Lawrence CampusJob Description35% - Oversee and complete general lab tasks such as solution and media preparation. Oversee general lab organization and cleanliness, oversee lab supply needs, and conduct ordering of laboratory supplies and reagents35% - Manage the records and curation of laboratory C. elegans strain collection and other laboratory collections including plasmids and oligonucleotide primers.30% - Conduct experiments related to ongoing projects in the lab under supervision by senior lab PI. These experiments involve C. elegans functional transcriptomics, genetics, microscopy, and molecular biology. A combination of these skills will be required for C. elegans microinjection for making transgenic animals.DisclaimerThe University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the university's programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX, civilrights@ku.edu, Room 1082, Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66045, 785-864-6414, 711 TTY.Work Schedule40 hrs per week, 8am - 5pmFLSA StatusNonexemptConditions of EmploymentContingent on FundingContact Information to Applicantserikl@ku.eduRequired Qualifications
B.S. in Biology or related field
Experience with molecular biology laboratory techniques as evidenced by application materials.
Strong organizational and communication skills as evidenced by application materials.
Employee ClassU-Unclassified Professional StaffAdvertised Salary Range$37,000FTE1.0Preferred Qualifications
Experience working in a molecular biology research laboratory.
Experience with organizing and maintaining laboratory records.
Experience with laboratory ordering.
Experience working with C. elegans.
Position OverviewThe Department of Molecular Biosciences, University of Kansas, seeks an assistant researcher with experience and/or interest in molecular biology and genetics of the model organism nematode worm Caenorhabditis elegans. This position is contingent upon funding. The applicant should be motivated, organized, detail-oriented, work well with others, have a willingness to learn, and be able to participate in many different lab activities.Reg/TempRegularApplication Review Begins06-May-2024Anticipated Start Date03-Jun-2024Additional Candidate InstructionA complete online application will include:
Cover letter describing how the required and preferred qualifications are met.
Resume
Only complete applications will be considered.
Application review begins Monday, May 6 2024 and continues until a qualified pool of applicants is received. To ensure consideration, apply before the application review date.
Job FamilyResearch-KULPosition RequirementsThe work location is entirely on-site, at 5049 Haworth Hall, Lawrence, KS
