Temporary Research Assistant (Part Time)

University-of-Louisville; Louisville (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Louisville is seeking a part-time Temporary Research Assistant in the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, School of Medicine. The role supports pharmacological experiments on cannabinoids and other drugs, with duties spanning ordering supplies, data collection, literature search, and protocol preparation.

The position is scheduled to work 30 hours per week and compensation is commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry or neuroscience.
• Experience in lab settings preferred.
• Strong organization and data collection skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in ordering lab supplies and maintain lab operations.
• Assist in experiments using cell culture and animal models, collect data and perform routine data analysis.
• Assist in literature searches, prepare protocols/proposals and assist in manuscript preparation.

Skills

Work Ethic

Organized

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry or neuroscience

Job description

Department:Location:Health Sciences CenterTime Type:Part timeWorker Type:Temporary (Fixed Term)Job Req ID:R109384Minimum Requirements:3 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Position Description:The Laboratory of Dr. Zhao-Hui (Joe) Song Zhao-hui Song, PhD — School of Medicine University of Louisville has an open Temporary Research Assistant position at the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, School of Medicine. The person hired for the position will assist in pharmacological experiments studying the mechanisms of actions and potential therapeutic effects of cannabinoids and other drugs. This is a part time position scheduled to work 30 hours per week.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesAssist in ordering lab supplies and maintain lab operations.Assist in experiments using both cell culture and animal models, assist in collecting data and perform routine data analysis under the supervision of principal investigator.Assist in search of scientific literature, assist in preparing protocols/proposals for experiments, and assisting in preparing manuscripts for publications.Preferred QualificationsBachelor's degree in biology, chemistry or neuroscience and relevant lab experience.CompetenciesWork Ethic – motivated, diligent, industrious and persistent in the workplace, stays on tasks to completion.Organized – manages time effectively, keeps tasks appropriately prioritized.Teamwork – ability to work with others.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].