Research Assistant, Obstetrics and Gynecology, UMKC School of Medicine

Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine a candidate for a Research Assistant position at the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine (SOM).

We are looking for an energetic, task-oriented, creative, scientifically-minded individual to support our research mission with a focus on community-based translational care. This includes work looking at racial differences in nutritional metabolism, epigenomic assessment. The work will include collaborating within a multidisciplinary team at the School of Medicine, University Health clinics with a focus on reproductive and pregnancy care, and Children's Mercy Research Institute. Also, the position requires interacting with community-based organizations as well as working with all level of learners including medical students, residents, and fellows. Our team is searching for a candidate that is task and detail-oriented, can juggle multiple projects at once, and is an excellent communicator, both in-person and by email. Strong organization skills and a love for being challenged will help them to work on multiple tasks simultaneously.

Job duties:

* Communicating with a diverse group of collaborators

* Recruiting patients and community members with study, including any necessary basic lab processing of blood samples

* Pursue literature and writing scientific reviews

* Maintaining and organizing statistical databases

* Basic statistical calculations using Excel and similar databases

* Organize and submit IRB submission protocols

* Assist with writing and submitting IRB applications and grant applications

* Assisting with writing and editing manuscripts and if you are excited enough to help with manuscript writing, then your contribution will lead to authorship

* Additional duties as assigned ( Phlebotomy experience appreciated)

As the job evolves the Research Assistant is expected to complete other research related duties as needed and assigned that may not be specifically listed above.

Full-Time, benefit eligible, unranked academic position.

Bachelor's degree and 1-2 years of laboratory experience are required.

Candidates will be evaluated on experience working in a research environment, especially writing and submitting IRB proposals.

Salary commensurate with experience, education, and internal equity.

For consideration, you must apply online at www.umkc.edu/jobs, click in Academic Positions (Job Opening ID 54232).

Please upload all application materials (application form, personal letter of interest and applicable experience with accompanying curriculum vitae and a current list of references).

If you are experiencing technical problems, please email umpshrsupport@umsystem.edu.

For questions about the position, please contact umkcfacultysearch@umkc.edu including the Job Identification number 54232 and name of the position.

Handling of Application Materials

After initial review by the committee all uploaded materials may be shared with all faculty in the prospective home department. For affiliations and joint appointments materials may be shared with all faculty in all departments involved.

The position remains open until filled. Anticipated start date is January 2025.

As a UMKC Research Assistant you have the opportunity to expand on your education using the remarkable tuition discount for employees.

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This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Values Commitment

We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person's success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.

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