Research Technologist I/II - R100963

Location: Health Sciences Center

Time Type:

Full time

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Req ID: R100963

Minimum Requirements:

Rsrch Techt I: 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. 

Rsrch Techt II: 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.

Position Description:

A Research Technologist I/II position is available in the Laboratory of Dr. Helen E. Collins in the Center for Cardiometabolic Science at the University of Louisville (position title will be determined by education, experience, and qualifications). Research will focus on understanding how changes in metabolism influence cardiac remodeling and contribute to overall cardiovascular health. Experience that includes two or more of the following: animal handling, animal breeding, genotyping, PCR, western blotting, biochemical assays (e.g., ELISA), or cell culture, is highly desired.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in ongoing studies in the laboratory
• Help handle and maintain study animals
• Prepare and analyze biological samples
• Perform basic biochemical assays and data analyses
• Regularly present and communicate findings

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field of Science and one year of related experience, including experience in at least two or more of the following: animal handling, animal breeding, genotyping, PCR, western blotting, or cell culture.
• Proficient in MS outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint with effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

$26.61

Target Compensation Minimum:

$15.41

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 employment@louisville.edu 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 employment@louisville.edu or by phone 502-852-6258.