Research Coordinator (Job Id: 42181)

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Job ID: 42181

Location: Ky Spinal Cord Injury Res Cntr

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field and four or more years of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience. Grade EF Salary Minimum $47.476

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in a research laboratory studying spinal cord injury in the rodent model

Position Description

The primary function of this position is to manage and assist with all processes in an animal laboratory.  The main responsibilities will be to provide surgical support, expertise, training and mentorship to faculty, staff, and students.  This position requires experience with animal management, surgeries, dissections, use of laboratory equipment, behavioral assessments, colony management and related software.  Attention to detail and strong interpersonal and time management skills are a must.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Perform behavioral testing and animal care
  • Perform all aspects of surgery including controlled substance management
  • Manage regulatory compliance and coordinate IACUC protocols
  • Maintain the research laboratory facilities and equipment, including ordering necessary equipment and supplies and inventory control
  • Participate in the planning and development of general goals for the research project and laboratory
  • Develop and test experimental designs, sampling techniques, and analytical methods and make recommendations for utilization; assist in the establishment of test controls, criteria, and research standards
  • Conduct and coordinate experimental tests and plan the processing and analysis of research data
  • Instruct, train, and supervise graduate students and research staff
  • Maintain mouse colonies and update census databases daily
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.

How To Apply -Staff Positions

To apply for this position, follow the "Online App. Form" link below and then click on the "Apply Now". You must answer all required fields and submit your application by clicking the "Submit" button.  Detailed instructions are available at louisville.edu/jobs in the "My Career Tools" section.  Vacancies are routinely removed from the jobs portal around 7:00PM each Monday.

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Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 1980 Arthur Street - Louisville, Kentucky 40208. For more information, please contact us by email at [email protected] or by phone 502-852-6258.

If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, you may schedule an appointment at (502) 852-6258 with Employment Services at the Human Resources office located at 1980 Arthur Street, Louisville, KY 40208.



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