Department:
Center for Predictive Medicine
Location: Health Sciences Center
Time Type:
Full time
Worker Type:
Regular
Job Req ID: R103548
Minimum Requirements:
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.
Position Description:
Job Summary
The Center for Predictive Medicine seeks a Research Assistant II to support the principal investigator in a laboratory conducting research on drug discovery and basic scientific studies for viral diseases. The main responsibilities will be to participate in the design, execution, and analysis of laboratory research studies and develop protocols and procedures. The position requires strong computer skills, attention to detail, strong interpersonal and time management skills.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Prepare materials and equipment necessary for laboratory experiments
- Support other members in the lab for experiments as needed
- Manage lab resources including compounds library, lab equipment, and lab supplies
- Perform data entry and analysis
- Maintain laboratory compliance regulations on biosafety and hazardous chemicals
- Support sample collection and processing and maintain organization of assigned laboratory space
- Develop standard operating procedures
- Perform data entry and analysis, practice good record keeping with attention to detail
- Perform related duties as assigned
Experience handling infectious agents, experience in cell cultures, and general understanding and skill of computer coding are preferred qualifications.
Competencies
- Time management
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Effective communication skills
- Effective use of productive software (Microsoft Office, Adobe, etc.)
- Attention to detail
$24.77
Target Compensation Minimum:
$16.51
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.