Research Assistant II (Part-Time)

Department:

Location:

Health Sciences Center

Time Type:

Part time

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Req Id:

R107432

Minimum Requirements:

Associate’s degree in a related field and one (1) or more years of relevant experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience. Grade 2 (Hourly)

Position Description:

The University of Louisville School of Dentistry is seeking to hire two Part-Time Research Assistant II. The position will conduct experiments and laboratory analysis following clearly defined procedures. 80% of the time will be spent in the laboratory performing biomedical research experiments, analyzing data, preparing abstract and poster presentation for conference and writing manuscript. 20% of the time will be spent participating in career development activities, attending journal club/research in progress/seminar, and attending a scientific meeting.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform experimental procedures, record, and consolidate data.
• Collect tissues and culture samples and conduct a variety of assays and experimental tests.
• Prepare materials for faculty and staff research reports
• Present data at lab meetings, monthly research in progress and national meetings.
• Participate in training workshops.
• Perform library research, preparing bibliographies and abstracts.
• Calibrate and operate a variety of laboratory equipment.
• Prepare line culture media for the production, perpetuation, and testing of micro-organisms.
• May perform routine experimental procedures on laboratory animals, including the performance of surgical procedures or administration of drugs.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Have a background in Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Psychology or biomedical field and have related undergraduate research experience.
• Interest in pursuing a PhD.
• Some Undergraduate Research experience in related field.
• Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience.

Target Compensation Maximum:

$25.39

Target Compensation Minimum:

$16.93

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. 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.

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 employment@louisville.edu or by phone 502-852-6258.