A Research Laboratory Technician performs routine tests on samples of body fluids, tissues, and other substances for research for medical and other scientific purposes. Works under the supervision of a laboratory technologist in a laboratory or healthcare facility.
Bachelor's degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience. May require professional certification. Grade 4 (Hourly)
Position Description:
The Department of Surgery Immuno-Oncology is seeking a full-time lab technician to participate in an immuno-oncology project. The individual will be responsible for processing blood and tissue samples from human subjects for IRB-approved protocols. Will also perform procedures such as immune cell isolation, culturing, and in vitro functional tests following the tissue collection. May also help other lab staff working on animal (mice) management including collecting and processing tissues and subsequent biological and immunological analysis of the samples. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Data collection and data management/organization. Analyze and summarize experimental results and report the results to the Supervisor. Flexibility in scheduling may occasionally be required to accommodate experimental timelines. Preferred Qualifications A strong background in cell biology and immunology and previous laboratory experience are preferred. Specific techniques include PCR, IHC, ELISA, and flow cytometry. Completion of mandatory laboratory and safety training. Completion of mandatory laboratory and safety training is required upon hire.
Target Compensation Maximum:
$32.98
Target Compensation Minimum:
$21.99 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.
