Research Assistant

This position is to support BSL2 and BSL3 work on current grants.

  • 519991
  • Manhattan, Kansas, United States
  • Diagnostic Medicne Pathobiolog
  • Staff Part Time (Unclassified - Term)
  • Opening on: Jun 2 2025
  • On-site

About This Role

The successful candidate will have a B.S. degree or equivalent in animal science or any field of biology, Microsoft Office knowledge and skills.  The candidate will assist in the laboratory with routine molecular biology techniques, RT-PCR, PCR, cloning, maintaining various cell cultures, propagating viral stocks, general laboratory maintenance and animal handling in BSL-2 and BSL-3 Ag biocontainment.  Select Agent and DOJ clearance is required for this position.  The candidate will assist in technical editing or formatting manuscripts for submission to selected journals.   The candidate will help write Standard Operating Procedures as well as biosafety manuals. 

Worksite Option

This position is on-site

What You'll Need to Succeed

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree

Preferred Qualifications:

  • B.S. degree or equivalent in animal science or any field of biology
  • Microsoft Office knowledge and skills
  • BSL-2 and/or BSL-3 experience, animal handling experience, and ability to work independently

Sponsorship eligibility:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship

How to Apply

Please submit the following documents:

  1. CV

     2. 2 Letters of recommendation

Screening of Applications Begins

Immediately and continues until position is filled.

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

$18.86 - $32.05 hourly

 

 

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Work Authorization: 

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Kansas State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

Background Screening Statement:

Upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment, a candidate may be subject to a background check per K-State’s background check policy.

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