Research Associate

  • LSU Health Shreveport Expired
  • Shreveport, Louisiana
  • Full Time

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Job Description


Saturday, May 24, 2025

Career Opportunities - Research Associate

Position Details

Expiration Date

6/2/2025

Department

MB Physiology

Position Type

Professional

Location

Shreveport

Description

This is a Research Associate position in the Department of Molecular & Cellular Physiology at LSUHSC in Shreveport. The individual will be performing day-to-day operations of a core lab. Experience in histology and immunohistochemistry and/or PCR is preferred. Experience in data analysis is a plus. The candidate must be attentive to details, organized, and able to work independently and as a part of a team. Regular attendance is needed for the performance of this job, occasional attendance may be necessary outside normal working hours (overtime). Lunch and breaks are dictated by workflow. All tasks are based on the needs of the core facility and associated faculty members. The incumbent will maintain a customer-oriented awareness in acknowledging and responding to needs as they occur to ensure customer satisfaction is met at all times.

Essential Position Functions & Duties

35% Performing histology, including processing and embedding of samples, use of microtome/cryostat, histological staining of sections, immunohistochemistry, immunocytochemistry, microscopy, and analysis of slides. This also requires understanding of the basic principles, and attention to detail in order to properly track all samples. Some training of personnel from other labs will be required.

35% Performing polymerase chain reaction for multiple faculty. This requires understanding of the basic principles, preparation of stock solutions and isolation of DNA, ability to troubleshoot, attention to detail in order to properly track all samples.

20% Strong organizational skills are necessary to track all jobs and billing, and establish and maintain a comprehensive database, generate monthly core use reports, manage equipment maintenance and training. In addition, coordination of sharing of resources will be required.

5% Determining quantity of supplies needed and keeping laboratory stocked with necessary supplies.

5% Performing other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

The applicant must meet the following:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in Biochemisty, Molecular Biology, Applied Biology, Cell Biology, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

Proficiency in Microsoft Office program.

Additional Position Information

PSN/PER Number: PSN 35783/PER 466

Salary Range: $30,000 - $50,000

Primary Location: Shreveport, LA (on-site position)

About the School

The LSU Systems Office has provided LSU Health-Shreveport employees with excellent benefit options designed with you and your dependents in mind. Our Benefits Section is available between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, to help answer any questions you might have about these benefits.

LSU Health is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Salary is commensurate with experience and training

Generous Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability Insurance

Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Optional Retirement Plans
Saturday, May 24, 2025

Career Opportunities - Research Associate

Position Details

Expiration Date

6/2/2025

Department

MB Physiology

Position Type

Professional

Location

Shreveport

Description

This is a Research Associate position in the Department of Molecular & Cellular Physiology at LSUHSC in Shreveport. The individual will be performing day-to-day operations of a core lab. Experience in histology and immunohistochemistry and/or PCR is preferred. Experience in data analysis is a plus. The candidate must be attentive to details, organized, and able to work independently and as a part of a team. Regular attendance is needed for the performance of this job, occasional attendance may be necessary outside normal working hours (overtime). Lunch and breaks are dictated by workflow. All tasks are based on the needs of the core facility and associated faculty members. The incumbent will maintain a customer-oriented awareness in acknowledging and responding to needs as they occur to ensure customer satisfaction is met at all times.

Essential Position Functions & Duties

35% Performing histology, including processing and embedding of samples, use of microtome/cryostat, histological staining of sections, immunohistochemistry, immunocytochemistry, microscopy, and analysis of slides. This also requires understanding of the basic principles, and attention to detail in order to properly track all samples. Some training of personnel from other labs will be required.

35% Performing polymerase chain reaction for multiple faculty. This requires understanding of the basic principles, preparation of stock solutions and isolation of DNA, ability to troubleshoot, attention to detail in order to properly track all samples.

20% Strong organizational skills are necessary to track all jobs and billing, and establish and maintain a comprehensive database, generate monthly core use reports, manage equipment maintenance and training. In addition, coordination of sharing of resources will be required.

5% Determining quantity of supplies needed and keeping laboratory stocked with necessary supplies.

5% Performing other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

The applicant must meet the following:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in Biochemisty, Molecular Biology, Applied Biology, Cell Biology, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

Proficiency in Microsoft Office program.

Additional Position Information

PSN/PER Number: PSN 35783/PER 466

Salary Range: $30,000 - $50,000

Primary Location: Shreveport, LA (on-site position)

About the School

The LSU Systems Office has provided LSU Health-Shreveport employees with excellent benefit options designed with you and your dependents in mind. Our Benefits Section is available between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, to help answer any questions you might have about these benefits.

LSU Health is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Salary is commensurate with experience and training

Generous Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability Insurance

Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Optional Retirement Plans
Job ID: 478436075
Originally Posted on: 5/25/2025

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