Job Description

Department:

Location:

Health Sciences Center

Time Type:

Full time

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Req ID:

R106434

Minimum Requirements:

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)

Position Description:

Position is available for a Research Assistant II in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology. Our research focuses on understanding the events that lead to autoimmune diseases such as systemic lupus erythematosus, and development of therapies for the prevention or treatment of autoimmune disease. The candidate will conduct experiments, collate and analyze experimental data, make graphics, maintain the mouse colonies and databases. In addition to general lab duties as assigned, the candidate will be expected to perform cell separation, use molecular and cellular techniques, work with murine (mouse) models of autoimmune disease, and prepare materials and equipment necessary for laboratory tests. Small animal (mouse) husbandry experience would be a plus. The candidate should be proficient in the use of computers in general and Microsoft Word and Excel.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Conduct experiments including cell separation, experiments requiring molecular and cellular as well as sterile techniques.
• Conduct experiments involving mouse models of autoimmune disease.
• Collate and analyze experimental data.
• Make graphics.
• Maintain databases.
• Maintain mouse colonies.
• Prepare materials and equipment necessary for laboratory tests.
• Perform general lab duties as assigned.
  
  

Competencies

• Use of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Proficient in use of computers.
• Sterile technique/cell culture experience.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with mice
  
  

Compensation Will Be Commensurate To Candidate Experience.

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 employment@louisville.edu 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 employment@louisville.edu or by phone 502-852-6258.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time,

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