The WAE RA1 employee will perform animal health monitoring, tissue sample collection, DNA sample extraction, genotyping by PCR and flow cytometry, and phenotype analysis. The goal of the overall research project is to understand molecular and cellular immune regulatory mechanism during microbial infection and the role of microbiota in inflamamtion.
Job Responsibilities:
75% - Learn and assist in lab techniques under the direction of the PI, utilizing molecular biology and animal science (PCR, molecular cloning, cell isolation and analysis, animal handling) to study immune responses to symbiotic and pathogenic microbes.
20% - Assist in major projects led by graduate students and postdoctoral scientists in the lab, including sample processing, data recording, ordering, inventory, housekeeping, and other relevance research assistance.
5% - Other duties as assigned by the PI.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in related field.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in related field; and 1+ years of related experience.
Special and Physical Qualifications:
Requires standing, sitting, walking, bending, reaching (above shoulder), reaching (below shoulder), vision (near sight), vision (far sight), squatting, 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.
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