Research Associate, Clinical Research

The LSUHSC Cancer Center is seeking a Research Associate 2 (RA2) to plan, assist and conduct laboratory experiments on the research project "A Mechanistic Study to elucidate the role of Protein S in elevating the risk of Thrombosis in Obese, Pre-menopausal women". The incumbent is expected to manage and perform general day-to-day lab operations including daily and routine maintenance of lab equipment and instruments and lab safety inspection and management.

They will analyze, summarize, and organize collected data together with the Principal Investigator and draft, edit and revise reports and manuscripts for publication in professional journals. The RA2 will also purchase and/or recommend purchase of lab supplies, reagents and new equipment for research projects.

The incumbent must have the ability to travel to various clinics/sites with reliable transportation as they may be required to collect /draw blood from study participants, isolate plasma, perform immunoblotting and various coagulation assays using Spectrophotometer, and conduct protein purification using HPLC, FPLC techniques.

Successful candidates must be able to work with a high degree of self-motivation.

Additional Position Information

Minimum Qualifications

Required Education

Required Education Bachelor's

If Other Required Education, please specify

Discipline(s) Basic or Health Science or Related field

Certifications/Licenses Required

Certifications/Licenses Required Certified phlebotomist or willingness to attend a phlebotomy certification course upon hire

Indicate the minimum number of years required to do the job

Indicate the minimum number of years required to do the job 3

Indicate the type of experience required to do the job

Indicate the type of experience required to do the job Clinical and/or bench research experience

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

Master’s degree with 2 years or less of experience

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Education

If Other Preferred Education, please specify

Certifications/Licenses Preferred

Indicate the preferred experience to perform the job

Posting Number

Posting Number U01464P

Number of Vacancies

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

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About the School/Department

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Which of the following best describes your earned degree and work experience or will by start date?
  • A Bachelor's degree in Basic or Health Science or related field AND at least three (3) years' Clinical and/or bench research experience
  • At least a Master’s Degree AND at least two (2) years of Clinical and/or bench research experience
  • None of the above
• * Are you a Certified phlebotomist or are you willing to attend a phlebotomy certification course upon hire?
  • Yes
  • No