Research Associate 1, 2 Or 3
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. RA1 Functioning somewhat independently, incumbent assists with and conducts laboratory experiments on research projects within well-defined guidelines; keeps abreast of current publications relative to methods, techniques, and developments within area of research; collects, prepares, and analyzes specimens (or animal subjects); evaluates results of ( or response to) process; summarizes data. RA2 Functions more independently and work is more complex and specialized. Often responsible for maintaining the efficient operation of the laboratory. Assists Principal Investigator with summarization, analysis, and organization of data for publication; may assist with the preparation of grant application; assists and/or teaches graduate students and others rotating through the lab; often responsible for supervision and training of junior research personnel. RA3 Functioning in a highly independent environment, the incumbent plans, organizes and performs the day to day operations of the research function and conducts laboratory experiments of research projects with final approval of the Principal Investigator. This position is responsible for the organization and management of three different research labs. The level of Research Associate 1, 2 or 3 will be determined based on years of experience and education.
Requirements
- Highly organized
- Self-motivated
- Ability to function independently
Responsibilities
- Conduct laboratory experiments
- Molecular biology techniques
- Cell culture applications
- Whole-body physiology in mice
- Develop bioinformatic/computation skills for -omics analysis (potential)
- RA1: Assist with and conduct laboratory experiments on research projects within well-defined guidelines; keeps abreast of current publications relative to methods, techniques, and developments within area of research; collects, prepares, and analyzes specimens (or animal subjects); evaluates results of ( or response to) process; summarizes data.
- RA2: Maintain the efficient operation of the laboratory; assists Principal Investigator with summarization, analysis, and organization of data for publication; may assist with the preparation of grant application; assists and/or teaches graduate students and others rotating through the lab; often responsible for supervision and training of junior research personnel.
- RA3: Plans, organizes and performs the day to day operations of the research function and conducts laboratory experiments of research projects with final approval of the Principal Investigator; responsible for the organization and management of three different research labs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
