Job Description

Job Description:
Key Roles and Responsibilities:

Research Overview: Under the supervision and direction of the PI or other research staff perform research with live mouse models, bacterial proteins, and live bacteria in vitro.

Manage lab inventory including ordering and restocking of supplies as well as other laboratory records.

Maintain a current Laboratory Notebook, documenting all calculations, work, experiments, and other pertinent research information.

Perform collaborative studies with other research laboratories at KUMC.

Generation of data and documentation of research performed for the preparation of published papers, as well as assistance on grant submissions and other documentation necessary for laboratory compliance.

Participate in regular communication with the PI and lab members via lab meetings and to discuss experimental design and interpretation of results.

Compliance: Attend and maintain compliance on all orientation and training sessions designated by the University and the Microbiology, Molecular Genetics and Immunology Department, understand and follow IACUC and biosafety protocols, and attend departmental seminars and regular lab meetings.

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:

Education: Bachelor degree in biological sciences. Education may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis. Experience used to substitute education is in addition to any required work experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Education: BS in Microbiology or related field. Education may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis. Experience used to substitute education is in addition to any required work experience.

Work Experience:

Research experience with bacteria.

Prior experience with the following research techniques: PCR, Western blot, aseptic technique, dilution plating, and other microbiological methods.

Skills:

Strong analytical skills and exceptional interpersonal skills