Department:
Location: Health Sciences Center
Time Type:
Full time
Worker Type:
Regular
Job Req ID: R103569
Minimum Requirements:
Research Assistant II - Associate's degree and three or more years of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience. Grade 2 (Hourly)
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
Position Description:
We are looking for a level II or III Research Assistant to participate in studies of the pathogenesis and treatment of inflammation and injuries in the eye. A BS or MS in biology and lab research experience is required. Previous experience in research utilizing animal (rodent) models is preferred.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Performs experiments such as cell culture and exosomes preparation, immunization and collection of tissues and blood samples from animals as well as performance of surgical procedures and administration of drugs to animal models of eye diseases.
- Prepare solutions/media for various experiments and performs various assays such as ELISA, RT-PCR, immunohistology, western blot, ELISA.
- Record and maintain research data, maintain work space and calibrate/operate laboratory instruments, collect and prepare material for faculty and staff research reports.
- Other related duties/projects as assigned.
Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience.
Equal Employment Opportunity
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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.