Pediatrics Infectious Diseases Research Assistant | Lab & Data

Tulane University; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Tulane University is seeking a Research Assistant to support administrative and research tasks within the department. The role involves laboratory support, data entry, and regular communication with researchers and staff.

The position offers hands-on experience in biology-related research, with responsibilities spanning safety paperwork, sample preparation, and interview scheduling. Applicants must be current Tulane students in good academic standing.

Qualifications

• Must be a current Tulane student in good academic standing.
• Enrollment in a relevant degree program (Biology, Cell Biology, Immunology, Public Health, or related field) preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel expected.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining, cleaning, and storing lab equipment.
• Preparing solutions and samples for research purposes.
• Assisting with safety paperwork.
• Cleaning the laboratory.
• Receiving packages.
• Processing lab findings and data entry.
• Compiling instrument usage records.
• Interacting with researchers, test subjects, and/or patients.
• Answering phones and department communications.
• Scheduling and conducting interviews.
• Assisting with administrative day-to-day tasks.
• Conducting research and aiding researchers.

Education

Current Tulane student in good academic standing

Enrollment in a relevant degree program (Biology, Cell Biology, Immunology, Public Health, or related field) preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Tulane University is seeking a Research Assistant to support administrative and research tasks within the department. The role involves laboratory support, data entry, and regular communication with researchers and staff.

The position offers hands-on experience in biology-related research, with responsibilities spanning safety paperwork, sample preparation, and interview scheduling. Applicants must be current Tulane students in good academic standing.