Full job description Department: Location: Health Sciences Center
Time Type:
Part time
Worker Type:
Regular
Job Req ID: R104407
Minimum Requirements:
Associate's degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience. Must also have applied to the UL-BIOMED-PREP program via InfoReady.
Applicants should have a background in Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Psychology or biomedical field and have related undergraduate research experience. They must also have applied to the UL-BIOMED-PREP program via InfoReady.
Position Description:
The Research Assistant II in the department of Microbiology and Immunology for the Post-baccalaureate Research Education Program (PREP) will conduct experimental tests and procedures in a research laboratory. This is a part-time 35 hours per week position.
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 meeting, monthly research in progress and national meeting. 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. KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING AND SKILLS Some background in Biology, Chemistry, Psychology, Engineering or biomedical field within 36 months of graduation. EXPERIENCE Some Undergraduate Research experience in related field. PLEASE NOTE: This position will be funded for 1 year during the granting period. Additional year may be granted with approval from the funding agency. Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience. Equal Employment Opportunity
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