Research Assistant II

University-of-Louisville; Louisville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Louisville's Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Genetics is seeking a Research Assistant II to support an NIH project examining diet and environmental toxin exposures in liver injury models. The role requires proficiency in R and Python, PCR, tissue culture, western blotting, confocal microscopy, and RNA-seq data analysis.

You will work with the Principal Investigator and team on operations, quality control, data management, and developing or updating SOPs to advance the

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in a related field with 1+ year relevant experience, or equivalent education/experience.
• Experience with R and Python programming, PCR, tissue culture, and western blotting.
• Experience with confocal microscopy and RNA-seq data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Assist PI and team on NIH project operations and quality control.
• Support lab members and collaborators in research.
• Keep detailed records and manage database workflows.
• Collaborate to establish and modify standard operating procedures.

Skills

R programming

Python programming

PCR

Tissue culture

Western blotting

Confocal microscopy

RNA-seq analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Genomic Medicine or related field

Job description

Department:Location:Health Sciences CenterTime Type:Full timeWorker Type:RegularJob Req ID:R109296Minimum Requirements:Associate’s degree in a related field and one (1) or more years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Grade 2 (Hourly)Position Description:The Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Genetics seeks a Research Assistant II with education and skills in R and Python programming, PCR, tissue culture, western blotting for proteins, confocal microscopy, and RNA-seq data analysis experience to assist with an ongoing NIH research project examining the impact of diet and environmental toxins exposures in liver injury models.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesResponsible for working with Principal Investigator and team on efficient, ongoing operations and quality control equipment.Support fellow lab members and collaborators in their research.Keep detailed records and work proficiently with a database.In collaboration with Principal Investigator establish new, and modify existing, standard operating procedures.Preferred QualificationsBachelor's degree in Genomic Medicine or a related field.Skills in R and Python programming, PCR, tissue culture, western blotting for proteins, confocal microscopy, and RNA-seq data analysis experience.CompetenciesOrganized - manages time effectively, keeps tasks appropriately prioritized.Work ethic - motivated, diligent, industrious, and persistent in the workplace.Critical thinking - ability to think through issues and identify appropriate problems.Teamwork - ability to work with assist and take directions from others in the interest of moving processes and programs to the desired outcome.Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience.Equal Employment OpportunityThe 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.Consistent with applicable law, demographic information is collected for aggregate reporting requirements. Demographic information provided through this application is not available to hiring managers/committees and is not considered in hiring or employment decisions.Assistance and AccommodationsComputers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 2315 South First Street Walk, Room 02C - Louisville, Kentucky 40292.If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] or by phone [phone].