Department:
Center for Predictive Medicine
Location: Health Sciences Center
Time Type:
Full time
Worker Type:
Regular
Job Req ID: R103985
Minimum Requirements:
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 3N
Position Description:
The Center for Predictive Medicine seeks a Research Assistant III 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 biochemistry skills including protein expression and biochemical enzyme reaction, attention to detail, strong interpersonal and time management skills.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Conduct biochemical assays for viral helicases using plate readers or gel-based assays.
- Conduct various cell biology and molecular biology techniques such as PCR, real-time PCR, RNA isolation, and primary cell cultures.
- Conduct compounds evaluation in various biochemical assays and generate reports.
- Conduct protein expression in E. coli, and mammalian cells and purify for characterization.
- Participate in new experimental procedures and designs.
- Prepare materials and equipment necessary for laboratory experiments.
- Perform data entry and analysis.
- Participate in the planning and development of general goals for the research project.
- May instruct lab personnel in special experimental procedures.
- Support sample collection and processing.
- Provide oversight of lab equipment.
- Manage lab supplies.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
- Experience in RNA based assays.
- Experience in protein expression.
- Experience in fluorescence-based assay and optimization for high-throughput screen.
- Consistent work performance.
- Effective use of plate readers and its software (Microsoft Office, Adobe, etc.).
- Experience in aseptic techniques and biological experiments.
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.