Department:
Location: Health Sciences Center
Time Type:
Full time
Worker Type:
Regular
Job Req ID: R103461
Minimum Requirements:
Research Assistant II : Associate's degree in a related field and one or more years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and work experience. Grade 2 Wage Range Minimum $16.51 Midpoint $20.67 Maximum $24.77
Research Assistant III : Bachelor's degree in a related field and one or more years of research experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and work experience. Grade 3 Wage Range Minimum $18.56 Midpoint $23.23 Maximum $27.85
Position Description:
Immediate opening for a Research Assistant II or III position is available in the Center for Cardiometabolic Science/Envirome Institute studying the effects of inflammation and its resolution in cardiovascular disease. Position title will be determined by education, experience, and qualifications.
A successful candidate will work independently, under general supervision, to execute a variety of routine and non-routine experiments at a professional level. In collaboration with other members of the research team, will give input to the development of design protocols and will calculate, transcribe, and analyze data. May be responsible for orienting and training new staff.
Excellent organizational and communication skills and ability to work with a highly interactive group is required.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Independently performs routine and non-routine experiments, which are moderate to complex. Tests may include those involving immunologic phenotyping (e.g., flow cytometry) and basic biochemical analyses (e.g., chromatography, PCR, ELISA, Western blotting).
- Assist with experiments and breeding/colony maintenance of research animals (i.e., mice).
- Calculates, transcribes and analyzes data which requires a high degree of computer literacy.
- May maintain long-term tissue cultures of rodent or human cell lines and monitor cells for viability and contamination.
- Performs literature searches and helps to prepare presentations and written articles for publication.
- In collaboration with PI or Research Manager, establishes new and modifies existing research techniques.
- Coordinates schedule of tests and procedures.
- Coordinates lab activities such as infection control, radiation safety, and biosafety activities.
- All other duties as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior experience in a basic science biomedical research laboratory setting.
- Familiarity with Flow Cytometry (sample preparation and analysis).
- Bachelor's degree or degree in biology, biochemistry, zoology or related scientific field.
- One year of directly related work experience. Intellectual curiosity and a willingness to learn new skills.
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.