Job Description

Posting Details

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Posting Summary

Functional Position Title

RESEARCH ASSOCIATE 1, 2, or 3

Position Number

00059538

Appointment Type

Regular

Location-City

New Orleans

School/Division

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Department

Med-Pulmonary/Critical Care Me

Position Summary

The Department of Medicine, Section of Pulmonary / Critical Care at LSU Health Sciences Center in New Orleans is seeking a self-motivated individual for a Research Associate 1, 2 or 3 position. The Research Associate supports clinical, translational, and preclinical/animal research studies by coordinating participant and animal-study activities, collecting and managing research data, and performing laboratory/biobank/sample-processing duties according to SOPs. The role must comply with all study protocols and all IRB, IACUC, HIPAA, biosafety, and institutional regulatory requirements.

RA1

- Assists and conducts study procedures within well-defined guidelines; maintains study records and materials; performs basic sample processing; supports participant scheduling and navigation.

RA2

- Functions more independently; plans activities within protocol windows; maintains sample/freezer logs; helps develop research materials; may train junior staff / trainees.

RA3

- Coordinates higher-level study operations; ensures regulatory and privacy compliance; recommends workflow improvements; trains/supervises junior team members.

Additional Position Information

Minimum Qualifications

Required Education

Bachelor's

If Other Required Education, please specify

Discipline(s)

Biological science or basic science or related field

Certifications/Licenses Required

Indicate the minimum number of years required to do the job

RA1 - None; RA2 - Three; RA3 - Five

Indicate the type of experience required to do the job

RA1 - None; RA2 - Minimum of three years' experience working/teaching in a research lab or on projects supported with extramural funding; RA3 - Five or more years' experience working/teaching in a research lab or on projects supported with extramural fund

Indicate if any combination of specific experience, training and education may be substituted for the required education or experience

Masters Degree can substitute for one year of experience. PhD can substitute for two years of experience.


Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Education

Master's

If Other Preferred Education, please specify

Discipline(s)

Preferred Education includes successful completion of the following coursework:o Microbiology and associated labso Anatomy and Physiology and associated labso Cell Biologyo Genetics/Molecular Biology and associated labs

Certifications/Licenses Preferred

Indicate the preferred experience to perform the job

1 year of experience in a health care environment. Sterile technique, scientific calculations, Phlebotomy certification, and good laboratory practices preferred.


Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

U01674P

Number of Vacancies

1

Desired Start Date

Position End Date (if temporary)

Posting Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Application Review Date to Begin

Special Instructions Summary

EEO Statement

LSU Health New Orleans seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate where students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds have equitable access and success opportunities. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome all to apply without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. LSU Health New Orleans is also designated as a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials. For those seeking such accommodations or assistance related to this search, we encourage you to contact the Office of Human Resource Management (

HRMADA@lsuhsc.edu

).

About the School/Department

Supplemental Questions

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Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).



Which of the following best describes your earned degree or will by start date
+ Bachelor's degree in biological science, basic science or related field
+ Master's degree
+ PhD
+ None of the above