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Research Technician II — Hall Lab

Are you fascinated by the bizarre world of small, wiggly, often regenerative invertebrates?

The Stowers Institute for Medical Research is seeking a Research Technician II to join the Hall Lab.

Our lab is motivated by the simple premise that we shouldn’t be limited to studying biology only in established “model” organisms. We are developing a suite of molecular and imaging tools to enable genetic engineering in diverse emerging model organisms, with the goal of understanding how stem cells support regeneration across the tree of life.

Roles & Responsibilities

The selected candidate will work closely with the PI to support the lab’s research efforts by:

• Developing and refining techniques to maintain and expand an array of emerging model invertebrates (with a strong emphasis on flatworms).
• Contributing to molecular cloning that support transgenesis and gene editing strategy development.
• Performing experiments to characterize regeneration, life history traits, and phenotype variation across species.
• Maintaining thorough documentation (protocols, experimental records, colony/line tracking) and contributing to lab organization and best practices.

The ideal candidate is curious, creative, and resilient in the face of experimental setbacks. They work independently when needed, communicate clearly, and consistently incorporate feedback to improve.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Animal husbandry to maintain several species of emerging model flatworms and related invertebrates.
• Working with the Invertebrate Culture Facility to develop and implement more automated, standardized husbandry workflows.
• Characterizing life-cycle traits and regenerative capabilities across diverse flatworm species (including phenotyping with immunohistochemistry and in situ hybridization, and performing genetic perturbations with CRISPR and RNAi).
• Performing molecular cloning using techniques such as bacterial transformation, minipreps, PCR, gel electrophoresis, restriction digestion, Golden Gate assembly, and Gibson assembly.

What We Offer

• Close mentorship and support to help you meet your scientific and professional goals.
• The opportunity to work with unusual and exciting emerging model organisms in the field of regenerative biology.
• The opportunity to work closely with our fantastic technology centers while gaining important leadership skills.
• Professional development opportunities (lab meetings, institute seminars, and conference attendance as appropriate).
• Competitive compensation and benefits (medical, dental, vision, 403(b)), and relocation assistance as applicable.
• Campus perks including café access, and fitness facilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS or MS in a relevant field (e.g., Molecular Biology, Bioengineering, Synthetic Biology, Biophysics, Chemical Biology, Ecology, Microbiology, or related discipline).
• 3+ years of laboratory experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with molecular biology and/or genetics (cloning, PCR, gel electrophoresis, etc.).
• Comfort with careful organization and recordkeeping (tracking cloning projects, animal lines, and experimental details).
• Familiarity with sequence/plasmid design tools (e.g., Geneious, Benchling, SnapGene).
• Imaging experience (widefield fluorescence, confocal, or similar).
• Strong attention to detail and observational skill (e.g., recognizing “happy worms,” regeneration phenotypes, and subtle health changes).
• A love and excitement for the organisms we work with.

How to Apply

Please compile the following materials into a single PDF and name the file using the format:

LastName_2026_HallLab_RTechII.pdf

Submit applications to:

Application materials:

1. Cover letter
2. Statement of career goals and research interests (1 page max)
3. Summary of prior research experience
4. CV
5. Unofficial college transcripts
6. Contact information for up to three professional references

We look forward to reviewing your application!

Midland Industries seeks a Vice President of Transformation to drive strategic initiatives at the company partnering with the CEO, leadership team, and Gemspring Capital to support and facilitate execution of the Value Creation Plan. The VPT will report directly to the CEO and will help support and influence organic growth, M&A integration, organizational, technological, and operational excellence initiatives to facilitate successful value creation across the company. This includes strategic, commercial, M&A integration, operational, organization, technology, and financial initiatives. The VPT will partner closely with the Finance organization to ensure all critical financial plan parameters are made transparent, and with Gemspring to ensure key milestones are tracked and completed. He or she will also work closely with business leaders and functional experts within the organization to create transparency and visibility, drive accountability, and deliver results that facilitate better and faster decision-making.

Description

• Spearhead management, setting of milestones and KPIs and partner with senior leadership to support the execution of the value creation plan
• Alternate between being a supportive team player and an individual contributor; partner with initiative owners to track results and accountability while also maintaining workstreams directly and functioning as a team of one
• Support CEO and commercial leadership with strategic planning and development / alignment of functional strategies, goals, and objectives
• Alongside the CRO, support GTM execution by operationalizing revenue tools, ensuring data integrity, system alignment and consistent adoption across sales, marketing, and customer success.
• Maintain KPI framework, dashboards and analytics that provide clear visibility into productivity and GTM effectiveness.
• Support M&A efforts by standing up and leading the Integration Management Office; coordinate cross-functional efforts to meet deal-specific strategic goals and project-manage key integration workstreams with functional leaders in the organization. Align processes, systems and workstreams, while establishing measurement frameworks around business integration.
• Maintain and update the strategic plan for Board-level reporting and progress tracking; incorporate market and org insights into materials
• Prepare updates and insights for board meetings, monthly SteerCo presentations, and ad-hoc touchpoints
• Orchestrate complex processes that involve a large number of discrete tasks; coordinate cross-functional initiatives
• Validate all efforts/initiatives with facts, data and independent analysis; provide valued processes and tools
• Act as the internal face of transformation, set the tone, spur enthusiasm; challenge current processes and support the team; help leaders accelerate execution; provide structure and consistency to internal discussions
• Partner cross-functionally with business leaders to provide analytical support for ad-hoc tasks and special projects across key functions and initiatives

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience

• BS in Business, Engineering or similar; MBA preferred but not required
• 8+ years demonstrated leadership experience in transformation programs, project management offices, cross-functional projects, and/or value-creation initiatives
• Minimum five years management consulting, corporate strategy, or equivalent transformation leadership experience
• Experience within industrial and/or distribution businesses preferred but not required
• Track record building relationships with and receiving support from Boards, CEOs, and top management; ability to manage a broad range of stakeholders
• Demonstrated history of driving strategic initiatives across functions
• Primary areas of experience: Commercial excellence and M&A integration
• Secondary areas of experience: Operational and IT

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Self-starter with active intellectual curiosity and sense of ownership; bias toward action is paramount
• Strong business and financial acumen; ability to produce clear analysis, documents, presentations, and plans
• Demonstrated ability to manage ambiguity; org savvy; proven ability to work across a diverse and complex global company
• Ability to influence important internal and external stakeholders; ability to engage people with data (how to develop, utilize, and make decisions based on data)
• Demonstrated strategic planning process management/facilitation experience
• High emotional intelligence; strong interpersonal skills; inspire and leverage the efforts of a range of individual talents
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; highly responsive, thorough, and persistent
• Highly organized; naturally motivated and driven

Company Overview: $150 - 200M Revenue

Midland Industries is an industrial products company headquartered in Kansas City, MO. The Company is a value-added distributor and manufacturer of fittings, valves, clamps, hoses, and adjacent products into a vast array of industrial applications across various end markets including manufacturing, transportation, plumbing, HVAC, construction, utilities, fluid power, and more. More than just a parts supplier, the Company serves as a crucial supply chain partner for mission-critical and hard-to-source niche products with low cost-to-purchase but high cost-of-failure.Customers count on Midland for its SKU breadth, technical sales acumen, product innovation, and fast delivery times from one of 11 facilities nationwide.

The Company has completed eight acquisitions since 2017 and has developed a playbook that will facilitate increased pace of M&A execution with the backing of new owners and fresh capital. Additionally, the Company developed and moved into a brand new, state-of-the-art distribution facility and office space near Overland Park in August 2023 that has substantial excess capacity for incremental growth.

Midland was acquired in September 2023 by Gemspring Capital, a leading middle market private equity firm with $5 billion in assets under management. The Company is embarking on an aggressive M&A strategy to acquire other distribution and manufacturing businesses to continue driving scale and cross-sell opportunities, as well as to expand its product offering, end market exposure, and geographic footprint.

Midland Industries: Capital: Equal Opportunity Employer

We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.

JOB DESCRIPTION

A client of Insight Global is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join their rapidly growing team in Kansas City. The Project Manager hold the responsibility of overseeing the profitability and success of the project. The Project Manager gets engaged from the preparation and review of estimates, through the construction phase, and takes charge of all activities from the start to on-time and on-budget completion.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for project start-up, including detailed estimate review, and facilitation of purchasing, procurement, subcontracts and submittals, and project schedules
• Monitors control and construction of project through administrative direction of on-site superintendent and other field and office personnel associated with the project to ensure quality project is built on schedule and within budget
• Establishes project objectives, procedures and performance standards within scope of company policies and standard operating procedures
• Responsible for-profit management of assigned projects
• Fosters effective relationships with project team, as well as clients, vendors, subcontractors, etc.
• Oversees the review and processing of submittals
• Manages subcontractors' proposal requests, scope reviews, and the issuing of subcontracts
• Responsible for establishing and monitoring schedule of field and subcontractor progress Issues large purchase orders
• Reviews, edits, and approves owner and general contractor contracts Assists in the coordination of safety programs and oversees site safety reviews
• Coordinates all job correspondence Identifies opportunities for future projects and networks internally and externally to pursue such opportunities
• Responsible for project close outs
• Manages the professional development and mentoring of the project engineers assigned to the project

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, construction management, or related field OR experience in the field/union trades ex. Pipefitter/plumber/Sheetmetal/electrician
• 5-10 years of experience as a construction project manager in mechanical construction
• Needs to have worked on large commercial projects, data centers, healthcare, etc.

NICE TO HAVE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience with Stratus software and/or Procore

We are seeking individuals to review and provide feedback on everyday money-management tips. This role focuses on common financial challenges such as managing expenses, reducing spending, and making smarter financial choices.

You will review examples of budgeting methods and evaluate practical ideas people use to stretch their income. The goal is to understand which approaches work best for real households.

The work is flexible and fully online. Applicants should have an interest in budgeting, saving money, or improving financial habits.

No formal finance background is required.