Temporary Research Assistant

University of Louisville; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Louisville is seeking a Temporary Research Assistant to support colorectal cancer research. This part-time role involves conducting experiments, analyzing data, and collaborating with a research team. Candidates should have strong organizational and communication skills and a background in related fields.

Qualifications

• Four years of related experience or equivalent education.
• Ability to work independently under general supervision.
• Experience with routine and non-routine experiments.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and non-routine experiments involving RNA and protein extractions, PCR, and Western blotting.
• Calculate, transcribe, and analyze data.
• Maintain long-term tissue cultures and monitor cell viability.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Job description

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Minimum Requirements:

Four (4) years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Department:

Location:

Health Sciences Center

Time Type:

Part time

Worker Type:

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Job Req ID:

R106876

Minimum Requirements:

Four (4) years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Position Description:

Immediate opening for a Temporary Research Assistant position is available at the Price Institute of Surgical Research studying colorectal cancer and Inflammatory Bowel Disease. A successful candidate will work independently, but under general supervision, to execute a variety of routine and non-routine experiments at a professional level. In collaboration with other members of the research team, will give input to the development of design protocols and will calculate, transcribe, and analyze data. Excellent organizational and communication skills and ability to work with a highly interactive group is required.

Essential responsibilities include:

• Perform routine and non-routine experiments, which are moderate to complex. Tests may include those involving RNA and protein extractions, PCR, Western blotting, and other basic biochemical tests.
• Calculate, transcribe, and analyze data which requires a high degree of computer literacy.
• May maintain long-term tissue cultures of rodent or human cell lines and monitor cells for viability and contamination.
• Perform literature searches and help to prepare presentations and written articles for publication.
• Coordinate schedule of tests and procedures.
• All other duties as assigned.
  
  

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 [e-mail] 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 [e-mail] or by phone [phone].

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Higher Education

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