Research Associate - Internal Medicine (Pulmonary)

Department:

SOM KC Internal Medicine - Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine

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Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine

Position Title:

Research Associate - Internal Medicine (Pulmonary)

Job Family Group:

Professional Staff

Job Description Summary:

The Research Associate will use epigenomic, genomic, proteomic, and biochemical techniques, as well as physiological and imaging measurements both in vitro and in vivo in the Cortese Lab in the Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine. The lab studies how epigenetics influences lung disease, focusing on how Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) drives vascular aging and dysfunction.

Job Description:

Job Duties

• Perform laboratory protocols and procedures, including cell culturing, DNA and RNA isolation from cells, tissues, and bodily fluids, as well as endpoint and real-time PCR.

• Conduct experiments independently and collaboratively using pre-clinical animal models to study sleep apnea and cardiovascular dysfunction.

• Perform histological analyses, including immunochemistry, in-situ hybridization, and image acquisition using light, fluorescence, and confocal microscopy.

• Conduct experiments, analyze and organize data, maintain accurate records, and present findings.

• Independently design new experimental plans in consultation with the supervisor.

• Manage lab operations, including ordering supplies, tracking invoices, and maintaining inventory.

• 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: Master's Degree with an emphasis in biological science, or a related discipline.

Work Experience:

• Experience in cell culture, microscopy, and pre-clinical animal models.

• Experience with biochemistry, pathogenesis, and imaging.

• Evidence of prior publication record.

Preferred Qualifications

Work Experience:

• Proficiency with routine biochemical techniques, molecular biology, immunohistochemistry, sterile cell culture, DNA, RNA, and protein-based assays.

• Experience with BSL 2 pathogens.

• Animal handling experience with expertise in echocardiography, catheterization, and myography.

• Prior experience in cardia dysfunction, lung biology or any pulmonary disease models. 

Skills

• Strong work ethic that includes attention to detail and documentation capabilities.

• Good interpersonal skills.

• Ability to prioritize.

• Ability to multi-task. 

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:

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