Research Technician III

tulanectsi; New Orleans (LA); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Tulane University in New Orleans, LA, is seeking a Research Associate to provide data from routine laboratory experiments and support ongoing projects. The role emphasizes adherence to protocols, data integrity, and teamwork across diverse groups.

Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree and at least one year of relevant experience; a Master's degree is preferred. The position requires rigorous data analysis, strong writing, and compliance with health screening where animal work is involved.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow instructions and work independently in the completion of assigned tasks.
• Technical skills and competence to conduct quantifiable, meaningful research.
• Ability to interact with individuals of diverse backgrounds at all levels internal and external to the organization.
• Ability to work collaboratively as a positive, contributing member of a team.
• Must complete and pass required occupational health screening for animal exposure when applicable.

Responsibilities

• Position functions to provide research data from routine experiments performed in the laboratory.

Skills

Follow instructions

Independent work

Quantitative data analysis

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

MS degree preferred

Job description

Position functions to provide research data from routine experiments performed in the laboratory.

Responsibilities

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES TYPICALLY NEEDED TO PERFORM THIS JOB SUCCESSFULLY:

Ability to follow instructions and work independently in the completion of assigned tasks.

Technical skills and competence to conduct quantifiable, meaningful research.

Ability to interact with individuals of diverse backgrounds at all levels internal and external to the organization.

Ability to work collaboratively as a positive, contributing member of a team

SPECIAL REQUIRED ABILITY FOR INCUMBENTS WHO HAVE CONTACT OR EXPOSURE TO ANIMALS OR ANIMAL TISSUES:

Ability to complete and pass successfully the required occupational health screening referenced in the University’s Animal Handler Health Surveillance Program on an annual basis.

REQUIRED BACKGROUND CHECK, PHYSICAL, AND DRUG SCREENING FOR INCUMBENTS WHO HAVE CONTACT OR EXPOSURE TO ANIMALS OR ANIMAL TISSUES:

Selected candidates must complete and pass a background check and an occupational health screening as a condition of employment. For identified jobs, a drug screening will also be required. The background investigation, required occupational health screening, and any required drug screening will be conducted after a conditional employment offer has been extended.

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

B.S. Degree

One year of experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

MS Degree preferred.

Strong communication and writing skills

Experience in tissue culture, animal studies, molecular signaling and/or transgenic mouse.

Must be highly proficient in data analysis and writing manuscripts for publication.

About Us

Tulane University is an equal opportunity educator and employer committed to providing an education and employment environment free of unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Legally protected demographic classifications (such as a person’s race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, shared ancestry, disability, genetics, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws) are not relied upon as an eligibility, selection or participation criteria for Tulane’s employment or educational programs or activities.
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