RESEARCH ASSOCIATE 3

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

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About The Position

The Research Associate 3 (RA3) will plan, organize, and conduct highly independent research under the direction of the Histopathology Microscopy Core Director. The RA3 is responsible for the scientific operations of the laboratory and may train and supervise junior level staff members. The RA3 will manage and perform Histology Technician duties for the Core lab to include tissue processing, sectioning, advanced detection, imaging, and analysis of gene and protein dynamics in cellular models and normal and cancer tissues from research animals or from patients for all cancer researchers, as well as histochemical and immunohistochemical methodologies to determine protein expression, localization and interactions between viral and cellular proteins. The RA3 is expected to analyze, summarize and organize collected data, purchase supplies and, recommend purchase of new equipment for research projects. The RA3 may also draft, edit, and/or publish results in professional journals.

Requirements

• Experience in histology techniques and methodologies.
• Strong analytical skills for data analysis and summarization.
• Ability to train and supervise junior staff members.
• Experience with imaging and analysis of cellular models and tissues.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in cancer research or related fields.
• Familiarity with advanced detection techniques.
• Publication experience in professional journals.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and conduct independent research under the direction of the Core Director.
• Manage and perform Histology Technician duties including tissue processing and sectioning.
• Conduct advanced detection, imaging, and analysis of gene and protein dynamics.
• Utilize histochemical and immunohistochemical methodologies to determine protein expression and localization.
• Analyze, summarize, and organize collected data.
• Purchase supplies and recommend new equipment for research projects.
• Draft, edit, and publish results in professional journals.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees