RESEARCH ASSOCIATE 1, 2 or 3

Title: RESEARCH ASSOCIATE 1, 2 or 3

Employee Classification: ASSOCIATE - RESEARCH

Employee Type: Other Academic

Department: Center of excellence-Cancer

Campus Location: CANCER CENTER/SETON BLDG./2025

Job Summary/Basic Functions

Under supervision, the Research Associate 1, 2, or 3 (RA1/2/3) position will work in the HIV Biorepository Core laboratory used by multiple investigators at LSUHSC, partner institutions, other universities and outside vendors. The RA1/2/3 will facilitate the acquisition, processing and archival of tissues from HIV infected subjects and controls as well as subjects with tumors of viral etiology. The incumbent will provide various services, including patient identification, obtaining informed consent, specimen collection, tissue processing, sample storage and maintenance, database creation, and management of the HIV Biorepository data. They may also be responsible for all database, equipment, and technological procurement suggestions and upgrades.

The incumbent is expected to perform general day-to-day lab operations including daily and routine maintenance of lab equipment and instruments The RA1/2/3 will also purchase and/or recommend the purchase of lab supplies, reagents and new equipment for research projects. The selected candidate must have reliable transportation and the ability/be willing to travel daily to various clinics for specimen collection when required.

Successful candidates must be able to work with a high degree of self-motivation and possess strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and/or within a team. Prior laboratory experience is highly desirable.

Minimum Qualifications

Required Education: Bachelor's

Required Field of Study: Basic Science, Health Science, or related field

Number of years required to perform the job: RA1 - Zero (0) to under three (3) years of experience; RA2 - Three (3) years of experience; RA3 - Five (5) years of experience

Type of experience required to perform the job: Research or research environment, laboratory management, Core lab, and/or clinical experience

Substitution: RA2 – Master’s degree in a basic or health science or related field with a minimum of 1 year of experience
RA3 – Master’s degree in a basic or health science or related field with a minimum of 2 years of experience or PhD in a basic or health science or related field

Comprehensive benefits are available to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; generous annual and sick leave; 14 paid holidays per year; and an employee health primary care clinic. See following link for more details on our benefits offerings: LSUHSC, New Orleans - Benefits

Other employee benefits include a full-service credit union, wellness benefits featuring complimentary fitness center membership for employees and their spouses, employee assistance program, campus assistance program, and pet insurance option. More information about these benefits can be found on this webpage: Additional Benefits