Research Associate 2 Or 3

POSITION SUMMARY

The Cardiovascular Center of Excellence in the School of Medicine at LSU Health Sciences Center in New Orleans, LA is seeking a mature, highly organized, and self-motivated individual to fill the position of Research Associate 2 or Research Associate 3. Functioning independently, the successful candidate will oversee research personnel and conduct experiments in animal models and cell culture in the laboratory of Dr. Eric Lazartigues. We are particularly interested in individuals with significant animal research experience, lab managerial experience, and a background in neuroscience or cardiovascular-related fields. Specific duties include the oversight of research personnel, drafting protocol applications and SOP, maintenance of inventory databases, conducting surgical procedures and in vitro assays, collection, analysis, and reporting of research data.
RA2
Functioning somewhat independently, incumbent assists with and conducts laboratory experiments on research projects within well-defined guidelines; keeps abreast of current publications relative to methods, techniques, and developments within area of research; collects, prepares, and analyzes specimens (or animal subjects); evaluates results of ( or response to) process; summarizes data; may provide supervision and guidance to junior level technicians
RA3
Functioning in a highly independent environment, the incumbent plans, organizes and performs the day to day operations of the research function and conducts laboratory experiments of research projects with final approval of the Principal Investigator. This position is responsible for the organization and management of three different research labs.
The level of Research Associate 2 or 3 will be determined based on years of experience and education.

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Bachelor’s

INDICATE THE TYPE OF EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO DO THE JOB

Relevant experience

INDICATE IF ANY COMBINATION OF SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND EDUCATION MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR THE REQUIRED EDUCATION OR EXPERIENCE

RA2 – Master’s Degree may substitute for experience
RA3 – Master’s Degree plus 2 or more years of experience OR PhD
Preferred Qualifications

PREFERRED EDUCATION

Master’s

INDICATE THE PREFERRED EXPERIENCE TO PERFORM THE JOB

RA3-Five years’ experience in research lab environment or Master’s Degree or PhD
Posting Detail Information

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