Research Technician- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Medicine

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

Posted on May 15, 2024

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Research Technician- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Medicine

Department:
SOM KC Rehabilitation Medicine
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Rehab Medicine Education

Position Title:
Research Technician- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Medicine

Job Family Group:
Professional Staff

Job Description Summary:
Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Medicine, KUMC is seeking a highly motivated candidate to work in the Cortical Plasticity Laboratory (PIs: Drs. Randolph Nudo and David Guggenmos) as a Research Technician to study neural plasticity and recovery in animal models of stroke and traumatic brain injury.

Job Description:

Required Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in life science.

Preferred Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in Neuroscience.

Work Experience:

Experience with research involving animals.
Animal behavior training and testing.
Histology

Skills:

Highly motivated to learn, assertive, detail orientated, organized, can prioritize multiple tasks and work independently.
Sound judgement, strong analytical skills and exceptional interpersonal skills.
Experience with Matlab and other quantitative laboratory tools.

Job Duties Outlined:

Under the direction of PIs and other research staff, conducts routine elements of research work that requires the use of skills, technical and academic knowledge to follow established procedures, and record results.
Maintain a current Laboratory Notebook, documenting all calculations, work, experiments, and other pertinent research information.
Under the direction of PI and other research staff will perform research with live animal models and post-mortem samples.
Perform collaborative studies with other research laboratories at KUMC.
Participate in maintaining day-to-day laboratory operation that includes ordering supplies, cleanup, routine animal maintenance, and maintenance of equipment.
Perform other duties as assigned by direct supervisor and other research staff.
Compliance: Attend and maintain compliance on all orientation and training sessions designated by the University of Kansas Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, understand and follow IACUC, animal and biosafety protocols, and attend regular lab meetings.

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 to midpoint of the posted range, taking into account the combination of factors listed above.

Pay Range:
$20.25 - $26.33
Minimum
$20.25
Midpoint
$23.29
Maximum
$26.33

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-Technician--Physical-Education-and-Rehabilitation-Medicine_JR007052 or go to https://careers.kumc.edu/ and search for position number JR007052.

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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