Temporary Research Assistant

Department: Location: Health Sciences Center Time Type: Full time Worker Type: Temporary (Fixed Term) Job Req ID: R109394 Minimum Requirements: 3 or more years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Position Description: Immediate opening for a Temporary Research Assistant position is available at the Price Institute of Surgical Research studying colorectal cancer and Inflammatory Bowel Disease. A successful candidate can assist research technicians and research fellows under general supervision, to execute a variety of routine and non-routine experiments at a professional level. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in a related field of science. Essential responsibilities include: Aid in the performance of routine and non-routine experiments, which are moderate. Tests may include those involving RNA and protein extractions, PCR, and other basic biochemical tests. Help transcribe and analyze data. May assist in maintaining long-term tissue cultures of rodent or human cell lines and monitor cells for viability and contamination. Perform basic literature searches and help to prepare presentations and written articles for publication. All other duties as assigned. Competencies: Excellent organizational and communication skills and ability to work with a highly interactive group. Target Compensation Maximum: $100.00 Target Compensation Minimum: $8.25 Compensation Will Be Commensurate To Candidate Experience. Equal Employment Opportunity The University of Louisville is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University strives to provide equal employment opportunity on the basis of merit and without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or pregnancy. In accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veteran Readjustment Act of 1974, the University prohibits job discrimination of individuals with disabilities, Vietnam era veterans, qualified special disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans. The University acknowledges its obligations to ensure affirmative steps are taken to ensure equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of the University that no employee or applicant for employment be subject to unlawful discrimination in terms of recruitment, hiring, promotion, contract, contract renewal, tenure, compensation, benefits, and/or working conditions. No employee or applicant for employment is required to endorse or condemn a specific ideology, political viewpoint, or social viewpoint to be eligible for hiring, contract renewal, tenure, or promotion. Consistent with applicable law, demographic information is collected for aggregate reporting requirements. Demographic information provided through this application is not available to hiring managers/committees and is not considered in hiring or employment decisions. Assistance and Accommodations Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 2315 South First Street Walk, Room 02C - Louisville, Kentucky 40292. If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at employment@louisville.edu or by phone 502-852-6258.