Research Assistant II PREP Program - R104407

Department:

Location: Health Sciences Center

Time Type:

Part time

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Req ID: R104407

Minimum Requirements:

Associate's degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience. Must also have applied to the UL-BIOMED-PREP program via InfoReady.

Applicants should have a background in Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Psychology or biomedical field and have related undergraduate research experience. They must also have applied to the UL-BIOMED-PREP program via InfoReady.

Position Description:

The Research Assistant II in the department of Microbiology and Immunology for the Post-baccalaureate Research Education Program (PREP) will conduct experimental tests and procedures in a research laboratory. This is a part-time 35 hours per week position.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform experimental procedures, record, and consolidate data.
• Collect tissues and culture samples and conduct a variety of assays and experimental tests.
• Prepare materials for faculty and staff research reports
• Present data at lab meeting, monthly research in progress and national meeting.
• Participate in training workshops.
• Perform library research; preparing bibliographies and abstracts.
• Calibrate and operate a variety of laboratory equipment.
• Prepare line culture media for the production, perpetuation, and testing of micro-organisms.
• May perform routine experimental procedures on laboratory animals, including the performance of surgical procedures or administration of drugs.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

• Some background in Biology, Chemistry, Psychology, Engineering or biomedical field within 36 months of graduation.

• Some Undergraduate Research experience in related field.

Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Louisville is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, pregnancy, or veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact the Employment team at [email protected] or 502.852.6258.

Assistance and Accommodations

Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 215 Central Avenue, Ste 205 - Louisville, Kentucky 40208.

If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at [email protected] or by phone 502-852-6258.