Research Laboratory Technician – Orthopedic Surgery and Sports and Medicine

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.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in histology, biology, biochemistry, or a related discipline.
• Work Experience: Experience or knowledge in clinical or basic science research.
• Skills: Histological processes, laboratory experiments, laboratory management, and manuscript preparation Microsoft, Word, Excel and data management.

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.