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Research Associate

Kansas City University -
Kansas City, MO

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Job Details

Full-time

Qualifications

Laboratory experiment design
Team leadership
Faculty collaboration
Operational management
Design of experiments
Research project design
Laboratory staff training
Managing laboratory teams
Scientific protocols
Conducting training sessions
Implementing research protocols
Research data analysis
Managing projects
Research assistant mentoring
Productivity software
Research and development project management

Full Job Description

Job Type:

Staff

Job Description:

Kansas City University is seeking a Research Associate to work in the Dybedal Research Center within its Kansas City campus. The position is institutionally funded and is among the four research staff ranks at Kansas City University. This role requires a significant degree of autonomy, leadership, and analytical depth. The Research Associate will independently conduct experimental work, analyze research data, and contribute to scientific publications and presentations. The ideal candidate will bring strong academic training, practical research experience, and proven project management skills.

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct experiments, analyze data, support manuscript and poster development, and perform literature reviews and other duties as assigned
Manage day-to-day operations of the laboratory, including oversight of research students, equipment management, and procurement
Implement experimental designs aligned with the lab’s research objectives and ensure research integrity and protocol adherence
Exercise discretion and independent judgment in conducting and interpreting research
Analyze complex data sets and draw informed conclusions to support research goals
Collaborate with faculty and staff in writing scientific manuscripts, abstracts, and grant proposals
Assist in the planning and execution of scholarly projects from conception to completion
Serve as a primary point of contact for assigned projects, tracking progress towards milestones and escalating scientific or operational issues to faculty as needed
Maintain clear, accurate records of experimental results and ensure proper documentation

Supportive Functions:

Perform administrative tasks such as recordkeeping, document preparation, and filing
Participate in the development of departmental goals, systems, and procedures
Engage actively in team meetings, planning sessions, and university-wide initiatives
This role typically does not serve as a co-investigator or principal investigator on grants

Qualifications:

Master’s degree in biomedical sciences or a related field, or bachelor’s degree plus at least 2 years of equivalent professional research experience
Demonstrated expertise in experimental design, data collection and analysis, and scientific communication
Proven ability to manage research projects and coordinate with multiple stakeholders, including training and overseeing student researchers and junior research staff
Advanced knowledge of laboratory protocols, research methodologies, and compliance standards
Excellent analytical thinking, judgment, and problem-solving skills
Proficiency in scientific software and standard office applications
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to lead and mentor others
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple tasks and deadlines independently
The ideal candidate will have experience in molecular biology and cell biology techniques, protein biochemistry, and/or animal handling. Experience with fluorescence microscopy, intracellular imaging, and protein purification and protein assays is preferred

Equal Opportunity Employer

KCU is committed to promoting an equal employment opportunity workplace. Equal opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information (GINA), physical or mental disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, ancestry, military and/or veteran status, and/or any other status protected by applicable Federal, state or local law.

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