Research Assistant II/III - R104551

Department:

Location: Health Sciences Center

Time Type:

Full time

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Req ID: R104551

Minimum Requirements:

Research Assistant II - Associate's degree in a related field or the equivalent combination of education and experience. Pay Grade 2 Minimum $16.51/hr Maximum $24.77/hr

Research Assistant III - Associate's degree in a related and two (2) years of relevant experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience. Pay Grade 3 Minimum $18.56/hr Maximum $27.85/hr

Position Description:

Immediate opening for a Research Assistant II or III position available in the Center for Cardiometabolic Science in the Envirome Institute of the University of Louisville.  The position will be filled at the Research Assistant II or Research Assistant III level based on Candidate Qualifications

The Research Assistant will be responsible for performing experiments, general lab maintenance, analyzing/organizing data, and reporting data to their supervisor. Research will focus on understanding how factors such as diet, exercise, and cardiovascular comorbidities impact renal function. Experience that includes one or more of the following is highly desired but not required: small animal handling, flow cytometry, immunohistochemistry, PCR, western blotting, etc. Exceptional organizational and communication skills and ability to work in a team is required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in ongoing studies in the laboratory, including handling laboratory mice.
• Direct, conduct, and organize data collection and analysis activities; coordinate and schedule research activities.
• Ability to follow instructions and protocols to perform basic biochemical/molecular assays (qRTPCR, western blot, ELISA, flow cytometry, immunohistochemistry, histology).
• Organize and conduct statistical analysis of data generated from study results.
• Prepare written reports and documents pertaining to data management, research methodology, and study results.
• Maintain an organized record of reagents, samples, and lab materials.
• Research literature and help prepare journal articles for submission.
• Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree in biology, biochemistry, physiology, or related field.
• Proficient in MS outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint with effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Comfort working with laboratory mice.

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.