Research Technician I

University-of-Louisville; Louisville (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Louisville is seeking a full-time lab technician in the Immuno-Oncology lab to process blood and tissue samples from human subjects for IRB-approved protocols. Responsibilities include tissue collection, immune cell isolation, culturing, and in vitro testing, with potential animal work as needed.

Preferred candidates have a strong background in cell biology and immunology and experience with PCR, IHC, ELISA, and flow cytometry. Safety training is required upon hire.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• May require professional certification.
• Grade 4 (Hourly)

Responsibilities

• Data collection and data management/organization. Analyze and summarize experimental results and report results to the Supervisor.
• Flexibility in scheduling to accommodate experimental timelines.
• Assist with animal (mouse) management and tissue processing when needed.

Skills

PCR

IHC

ELISA

Flow cytometry

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent

Job description

Department: Location: Health Sciences Center Time Type: Full time Worker Type: Regular Job Req ID: R109130

Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience. May require professional certification. Grade 4 (Hourly)

Position Description: The Department of Surgery Immuno-Oncology is seeking a full-time lab technician to participate in an immuno-oncology project. The individual will be responsible for processing blood and tissue samples from human subjects for IRB-approved protocols. Will also perform procedures such as immune cell isolation, culturing, and in vitro functional tests following the tissue collection. May also help other lab staff working on animal (mice) management including collecting and processing tissues and subsequent biological and immunological analysis of the samples.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Data collection and data management/organization. Analyze and summarize experimental results and report the results to the Supervisor. Flexibility in scheduling may occasionally be required to accommodate experimental timelines.

Preferred Qualifications

A strong background in cell biology and immunology and previous laboratory experience are preferred. Specific techniques include PCR, IHC, ELISA, and flow cytometry. Completion of mandatory laboratory and safety training. Completion of mandatory laboratory and safety training is required upon hire.

Target Compensation

Maximum: $32.98

Minimum: $21.99

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.

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Assistance and Accommodations

Computers 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].

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