Research Associate 2 - Hourly

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The selected candidate will be responsible for maintaining lab cultures, grow plants under control conditions, making growth media, general buffers and frequently used reagents as working solutions from stock solutions. They will assist graduate students in their ongoing experiments to study plant stress tolerance and keep lab supplies, instruments and working spaces organized.

Duties Include:
40% Maintaining lab cultures, grow plants under control conditions, making growth media, general buffers and frequently used reagents as working solutions from stock solutions.

30% Assist graduate students in their ongoing experiments to study plant stress tolerance.

30% Keep lab supplies, instruments and working spaces organized. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Biology or related field. One year of related experience. Specific experience in plant biology/molecular biology/cell biology/genetics lab.

Job Competencies required:
Proficient in Grow plants under control conditions; Make general lab culture media and use of basic instruments used in molecular biology labs; and Keeping records and organization skills.

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Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

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