Temporary Lab Technician- BCC PostBacc Program

Department:

Location:

Health Sciences Center

Time Type:

Full time

Worker Type:

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Job Req ID:

R108267

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's degree or higher in a scientific discipline.
In-depth knowledge of laboratory safety and regulatory requirements.
Experience in budgeting and financial management.

Position Description:

The BCC PostBacc Program, supports laboratory technicians in preparing for PhD studies through the development of research and professional skills essential for competitive graduate school applications. The program also serves as a pipeline for recruiting highly trained candidates into the University of Louisville’s PhD programs.

This is a temporary position with an expected start date of 3/23/2026 through 3/22/2028.

The individual will be responsible for conducting experiments investigating the implementation and characterization of new cancer vaccine strategies in animal models. This will entail: (1) Assessing alterations in immune cell markers in response to different anti-cancer vaccine regimens; (2) Identifying the functional changes in different immune cells in response to different vaccine treatments; and (3) Establishing various tumor models and assess solid tumor growth in response to various treatment regimens. The individual will also be responsible for general maintenance of the laboratory and laboratory equipment.

Essential Duties:

• Culture and passage mammalian cells in biosafety cabinets

• Prepare RNA, DNA, protein isolation from mammalian cells for analysis

• Perform and assist with animal studies including colony maintenance

• Perform animal injections (injection of tumor and stem cells into mice)

• Perform cell-based assays including ELISA, flow cytometry, and cytotoxicity assays

• Aid in daily laboratory function including ordering supplies and lab maintenance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preferentially have graduated within 36 months and have a GPA >3.0.

• Strong interest in pursuing a PhD.

Competencies

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software

• Excellent organizational and time-management skills

• Strong leadership and team-building abilities; Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment

• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks simultaneously

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong problem-solving skills

• Attention to detail and high standards of accuracy

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 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.