Research Associate- Pathology and Laboratory Medicine

University of Kansas Medical Center Kansas City, KS Full-time Research

Posted on May 2, 2024

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Research Associate- Pathology and Laboratory Medicine

Department:
SOM KC Pathology and Lab Medicine
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Pathology

Position Title:
Research Associate- Pathology and Laboratory Medicine

Job Family Group:
Professional Staff

Job Description Summary:
The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine is seeking a talented Research Associate to work on thrombosis and hemostasis, as well as vascular biology. The Research Associate should be able to identify the critical knowledge gaps in the field, to formulate comprehensive research strategies, and then execute rigorous methodological and analytical steps. The ideal candidate should also pitch the projects for publication and assist the principal investigator for obtaining research funding.
To ensure success as a Research Associate, the candidate should possess top-notch data analysis and report writing capacities. Invariably, a superb Research Associate will seek to foster gainful partnerships within the laboratory and department or institution.

Job Description:

Required Qualifications

Education: Master's Degree in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, or a related field.

Work Experience:

5+ years of research experience.
Hands-on experience in handling animals and familiarity with the methods in molecular biology, protein chemistry, and cell biology or immunology.

Preferred Qualifications

Education: M.D., Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D

Work Experience: 3+ years of postdoctoral research experience.

Skills:

Well-honed interpersonal capacities and passionate about gainful collaboration.
Excellent communication skills.

Job Duties Outlined:

Inspecting authoritative publications to discern understudied topics.
Crafting and proposing novel, scientifically rigorous research ideas.
Co-steering joint research undertakings.
Spearheading data collection and concomitant interpretation.
Promoting beneficence and minimizing risks.
Conducting in-house and national research presentations.
Publishing your findings in pertinent highly regarded peer-reviewed journals.
Helping principal investigator to secure sufficient pertinent funding to support the research programs.
Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

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:
Regular

Time Type:
Full time

Rate Type:
Salary

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:
$50,000.00 - $72,000.00
Minimum
$50,000.00
Midpoint
$61,000.00
Maximum
$72,000.00

Application Instructions:
To learn more and apply online, please visit https://kumc.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/kumc-jobs/job/Kansas-City-Metro-Area/Research-Associate--Pathology-and-Laboratory-Medicine_JR007000 or go to https://careers.kumc.edu/ and search for position number JR007000.

Applications must be submitted directly through the KU Medical Center website to be considered for this position. Any applications submitted via email or this website will NOT be reviewed or considered.

About KU Medical Center:
The University of Kansas Medical Center’s mission is to educate exceptional health care professionals through a full range of undergraduate, graduate, professional, postdoctoral and continuing education programs in the schools of Medicine, Nursing and Health Professions. KU Medical Center also advances the health sciences through world-class research programs; provides compassionate and state-of-the-art patient care in an academic medical center environment; and works with communities in every Kansas county to improve the health of Kansans. Learn more at www.kumc.edu.

Benefits:
KUMC offers a range of great benefits that support employees and eligible family members. Our health insurance benefits begin on hire date and KUMC offers other exciting benefits such as paid parental leave, generous employer retirement contributions and other resources to improve health and well-being. For more information, please visit https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Kansas Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, age, protected veteran or disability status, marital status, parental status, or genetic information. http://policy.ku.edu/IOA/nondiscrimination

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Research Associate- Pathology and Laboratory Medicine

University of Kansas Medical Center

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