RESEARCH ASSOCIATE 1, 2 OR 3

Louisiana State University Healthcare Network: New Orleans • Baton Rouge, LA

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About The Position

The Cardiovascular Center of Excellence in the School of Medicine at LSU Health Sciences Center in New Orleans, LA is seeking a highly organized, and self-motivated individual to fill the position of Research Associate 1, 2, or 3 (RA 1, 2, or 3). Functioning independently, the successful candidate will independently conduct laboratory experiments, which include molecular biology techniques, cell culture applications, and whole-body physiology in mice. There is a potential to develop bioinformatic/computation skills for -omics analysis, if desired. This position is in the Cardiovascular Center of Excellence, which is a collaborative and supportive research and training environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience for RA1.
• Master's degree or higher for RA2 and RA3, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in laboratory techniques, particularly in molecular biology and cell culture.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with bioinformatics or computational skills for -omics analysis.
• Previous experience in a research environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct laboratory experiments independently, including molecular biology techniques, cell culture applications, and whole-body physiology in mice.
• Assist with and conduct laboratory experiments on research projects within well-defined guidelines (RA1).
• Keep abreast of current publications relative to methods, techniques, and developments within the area of research (RA1).
• Collect, prepare, and analyze specimens or animal subjects (RA1).
• Evaluate results of processes and summarize data (RA1).
• Maintain the efficient operation of the laboratory (RA2).
• Assist Principal Investigator with summarization, analysis, and organization of data for publication (RA2).
• Assist with the preparation of grant applications (RA2).
• Assist and/or teach graduate students and others rotating through the lab (RA2).
• Supervise and train junior research personnel (RA2).
• Plan, organize, and perform the day-to-day operations of the research function (RA3).
• Conduct laboratory experiments of research projects with final approval of the Principal Investigator (RA3).
• Organize and manage three different research labs (RA3).

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees