Description

Department:

Location:
Health Sciences Center
Time Type:
Full time
Worker Type:
Regular
Job Req ID:
R107232
Minimum Requirements:
Associate's Degree in a related field and two (2) years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Grade 3 (Hourly)
Position Description:

The Research Assistant III in the Environmental Health Institute will support and advance the goals of a dynamic and collaborative basic science research laboratory focused on cardiometabolic disease. Working under the direction of the Principal Investigator (PI), the Research Assistant III will independently perform complex laboratory experiments, manage research protocols, analyze data, and contribute to scientific publications and grant applications. The individual will also be responsible for overseeing day-to-day lab operations, maintaining laboratory equipment and supplies, and assisting with training of students. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong technical skills, scientific curiosity, organizational excellence, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced research environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design, conduct, and troubleshoot experiments using molecular, biochemical, and cellular techniques (e.g., PCR, Western blotting, cell culture, flow cytometry).
• Collect, organize, and analyze experimental data; assist with data interpretation and presentation.
• Maintain detailed and accurate laboratory records in accordance with institutional policies.
• Assist with manuscript preparation, figure generation, and submission of research findings to scientific journals.
• Support grant and protocol submissions (e.g., IRB, IACUC).
• Ensure proper maintenance and calibration of laboratory instruments.
• Manage laboratory inventory, ordering supplies, and coordinating with vendors.
• Train and supervise undergraduate students or junior research staff.
• Adhere to safety protocols and regulatory requirements in all laboratory activities.
• Data collection, collation, and analysis.
• Perform animal experiments, tissue extractions, and sample storage.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and data analysis software (e.g., Prism) is a plus.

Target Compensation Maximum:
$28.55
Target Compensation Minimum:
$19.03
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.

Assistance and Accommodations

Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 215 Central Avenue, Ste 205 - Louisville, Kentucky 40208.

If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at [email protected] or by phone 502-852-6258.