Research Assistant II or III

Department:

Location:

Health Sciences Center

Time Type:

Full time

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Req ID:

R108526

Minimum Requirements:

Research Assistant II: Associate’s degree in a related field and one (1) or more years of relevant experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience. Grade 2 (Hourly)

Research Assistant III: Associate's Degree in a related field and two (2) years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Grade 3 (Hourly)

Position Description:

A Research Technician II or III position is available in the Center for Cardiometabolic Science/Envirome Institute at the University of Louisville. The position will be filled at the level as determined by education, experience, and qualifications of the candidate.  This position will be in the lab of Helen Collins, Ph.D., which has a focus on women’s cardiovascular health and resilience. Research will focus on understanding how changes in metabolism in the female heart influence cardiac remodeling and contribute to overall cardiovascular health. Experience that includes one or more of the following: animal handling, animal breeding, genotyping, PCR, western blotting, or cell culture, is highly desired.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in ongoing studies in the laboratory

• Help maintain study animals

• Prepare and analyze biological samples

• Perform basic biochemical assays and data analyses

• Regularly present and communicate findings

• Keep detailed notes in Laboratory notebook

• Proficiency in Microsoft use

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in at least one or more of the following: animal handling, animal breeding, genotyping, PCR, western blotting, or cell culture.

• Proficient in MS outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint

• Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Target Compensation Maximum:

$25.39

Target Compensation Minimum:

$16.93

Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Louisville is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University strives to provide equal employment opportunity on the basis of merit and without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or pregnancy. In accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veteran Readjustment Act of 1974, the University prohibits job discrimination of individuals with disabilities, Vietnam era veterans, qualified special disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans. The University acknowledges its obligations to ensure affirmative steps are taken to ensure equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of the University that no employee or applicant for employment be subject to unlawful discrimination in terms of recruitment, hiring, promotion, contract, contract renewal, tenure, compensation, benefits, and/or working conditions. No employee or applicant for employment is required to endorse or condemn a specific ideology, political viewpoint, or social viewpoint to be eligible for hiring, contract renewal, tenure, or promotion.

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Assistance and Accommodations

Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 2315 South First Street Walk, Room 02C - Louisville, Kentucky 40292.

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.