Research Associate

Position Details

Expiration Date

9/20/2025

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 contributes to performing day-to-day operations in the lab of Dr. Khalid El Saafien. Experience in tissue sectioning, histology, immunohistochemistry, RNAscope in situ hybridization, and confocal microscopy is required. Experience in data analysis, purchasing, laboratory organization, and inventory management is a plus. The candidate must be attentive to details, organized, and able to work independently and as part of a team. Regular attendance is needed for the performance of this job, occasional attendance may be necessary outside normal working hours. Lunch and breaks are dictated by workflow. All tasks are based on the needs of the PI and associated lab members. The Research Associate will acknowledge and respond to needs as they occur to assure day-to-day operations are maintained.

Essential Position Functions & Duties

25%: Performing tissue processing, including use of a cryostat, histological staining of sections, immunohistochemistry, immunocytochemistry, microscopy, and analysis of slides. This also requires an understanding of the basic principles and attention to detail to properly track all samples. Some training of personnel from other labs will be required.

25%: Performing animal studies, including tissue collection and preparation of samples for analyses.

50%: Maintaining the daily operation of the laboratory, including inventory management, purchasing, and laboratory organization.

Qualifications

The applicant must meet the following:

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office program.
• Proficiency in data analysis and statistics programs

Additional Position Information

PSN/PER Number: PSN 59273/PER 1486

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

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

About the School

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• 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

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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.LSU Health Shreveport has a goal of having at least 7% of our workers as people with disabilities.