Research Associate 2
The Research Associate will work/assist on current projects involving in vitro exposure of cell cultures (35% time-effort) and in vivo studies (35% time-effort) related to inhalation of environmental pollutants. They will perform immunological, biochemical, cellular and molecular biological assays for these studies. The applicant must be able to work independently in a collaborative team environment. The Research Associate will also perform laboratory tasks as assigned, including ordering supplies and inventory maintenance (20% time-effort). They will assist in the training and supervision of student workers and graduate students working in the laboratory (10% time-effort).
Job Responsibilities:
35% - Work/assist on current projects involving in vitro exposure of cell cultures and perform immunological, biochemical, cellular and molecular biological assays for these studies.
35% - Work/assist on current projects involving in vivo studies related to inhalation of environmental pollutants and perform immunological, biochemical, cellular and molecular biological assays for these studies.
20% -Perform laboratory tasks as assigned, including ordering supplies and inventory maintenance.
10%- Train and supervise student workers and graduate students working in the laboratory. Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in a related field; and 1 year experience conducting research in a laboratory setting
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree in Biology, Toxicology, Public Health, Biochemistry, or Microbiology; and 1+ years of experience in laboratory management and cell culture work.
Special and Physical Qualifications:
Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Ability and willingness to work some weekends and holidays (flexible scheduling of hours may be available).
Safety and Security Sensitive Job - Safety and security-sensitive positions are defined as those positions where any form of substance abuse may affect University activities through unsafe work behavior/performance or error in judgment; or where substance abuse could jeopardize the safety and well-being of employees, other personnel, or the general public, or cause significant damage to University property. This includes positions requiring firearms, access to controlled substances, handling hazardous material, operating heavy equipment or machinery, etc. These positions are subject to drug screens per PS-67/FASOP HR-04.
Operation Essential Personnel - This position may be asked to work during an official closure, but who is otherwise not required to report to the physical campus during a closure and whose absence does not present a risk to the safety, resources, and well-being of the campus per FASOP HR-01.
Requires standing, sitting, walking, bending, reaching (above shoulder), reaching (below shoulder), vision (near sight), vision (far sight), and lifting less than 50 pounds.
Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.
Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!
Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.
All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment. Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university’s ability to employ individuals in certain positions.
For questions or concerns related to updating your application with attachments (e.g., resumes, RS:17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or email HR@lsu.edu. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact the department using the information provided in the Special Instructions section of this job posting.