Temporary Research Technician I - R104327

Department:

Location: Health Sciences Center

Time Type:

Part time

Worker Type:

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Job Req ID: R104327

Minimum Requirements:

5 or more years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and work experience.

Position Description:

There is an immediate opening for a Temporary Research position available at the Price Institute of Surgical Research studying colorectal cancer and Inflammatory Bowel Disease. A successful candidate will work independently, but under general supervision, to execute a variety of routine and non-routine experiments at a professional level. The individual will lead a team of junior researchers and coordinate with our senior staff. In collaboration with other members of the research team, will give input to the development of design protocols and will calculate, transcribe, and analyze data. Excellent organizational and communication skills and ability to work with a highly interactive group is required.

Essential responsibilities include:

• Perform routine and non-routine experiments, which are moderate to complex. Tests may include those involving RNA and protein extractions, PCR, Western blotting, and other basic biochemical tests.
• Calculate, transcribe, and analyze data which requires a high degree of computer literacy.
• May maintain long-term tissue cultures of rodent or human cell lines and monitor cells for viability and contamination.
• Perform literature searches and help to prepare presentations and written articles for publication.
• Coordinate schedule of tests and procedures.
• All other duties as assigned.

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.