Temporary Research Assistant - Colorectal Cancer Lab

University of Louisville; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 11,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Louisville’s Price Institute of Surgical Research is seeking a Temporary Research Assistant to support colorectal cancer and inflammatory bowel disease studies. You will assist researchers under supervision to conduct routine and non-routine experiments at a professional level.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in a related sciences field and has 3+ years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include data transcription, basic literature searches, and possibly

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in a related field of science.

Responsibilities

• Aid in routine and non-routine experiments, including RNA and protein extractions, PCR, and basic biochemical tests.
• Transcribe and analyze data.
• May assist in maintaining long-term tissue cultures of rodent or human cell lines; monitor viability and contamination.
• Prepare presentations and written articles for publication; perform basic literature searches.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field of science

Job description

University of Louisville’s Price Institute of Surgical Research is seeking a Temporary Research Assistant to support colorectal cancer and inflammatory bowel disease studies. You will assist researchers under supervision to conduct routine and non-routine experiments at a professional level.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in a related sciences field and has 3+ years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include data transcription, basic literature searches, and possibly