Position Details Req ID: req17361 Position Title: Research Associate Position Type: Staff Full-Time Position Number: 002045 Campus: Langston Department: Langston University Location Address:
United States Hiring Supervisor: Hiring Range:
(Contingent upon available funding): 0.00 - 0.00, Commensurate with education and experience Work Schedule: M-F (8-5) Faculty Appt Period: Job Summary: Description: This is a full-time research support position. The incumbent will be part of a research team of AIGR-LAU. The anticipated start date is immediate once a suitable candidate is identified.
Responsibilities: The specific work areas of the successful individual will be:
Research project management, including coordination ofrelated laboratory personnel and maintaining laboratory facilities
Preparing and validating analytical protocols
Performing laboratory analyses
Assisting with or conducting animal or in vitro studies
Other occasional work related to a specific project
Special Instructions to Applicants Apply online and upload a resume for full consideration. Education & Experience Position Qualifications: Qualifications and Experience: Demonstrated capabilities in project/laboratory management, laboratory analyses, data handling, and preparation of scientific reports are needed. A postgraduate degree in life science is desirable. However, an individual with a bachelor's degree but possessing extensive experience and skills in the above-described areas is highly encouraged to apply. The incumbent must show an ability to work cooperatively with others. Although experience is a desired quality for this position, even more important is the expressed passion, ability to learn quickly, optimistic attitude, and the ability to be the ultimate teammate. In this regard, the position offers exceptional growth opportunities for an early to mid-career professional.
Salary: Competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience
Langston University (LU) strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, LU conducts pre-employment background checks on final candidates. Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal (felony and misdemeanor) history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the university, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.
