Department:
SOM KC Orthopedic Surgery
Ortho AdminPosition Title:
Research Laboratory Technician - Orthopedic Surgery and Sports and MedicineJob Family Group:
Professional StaffJob Description Summary:
Perform a variety of technical duties involved in conducting standardized tests, experiments and determinations in support of research oriented activities.Job Description:
Job Duties Outlined:

• Perform histological process such as fixation, decalcification of hard tissues, processing, embedding, sectioning, and staining.
• Participate in other laboratory experiments such as cell culture, Western blotting, animal procedures, tissue collection and processing, genotyping, and other assigned tasks.
• Participate in manuscript preparation for publication under supervision, and
• Assist PI with laboratory management.
• 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 : Associate degree in histology, biology, biochemistry, or a related discipline or combination of education and relevant experience may substitute for degree on a year-for-year basis.
Work Experience : Experience or knowledge in clinical or basic science research
Preferred Qualifications:
Education : Bachelor's degree
Work Experience : At least one-year laboratory research experience in histological techniques.
Skills :

• Histological processes, laboratory experiments, laboratory management, and manuscript preparation
• Microsoft, Word, Excel and data management

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.
Employee Type:
RegularTime Type:
Full timeRate 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