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University of Louisville Research Technician II in Louisville, Kentucky

Minimum Requirements:Bachelor's degree in related field and four (4) years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Grade 5 (Salaried)Position Description:This position will be responsible for performing important laboratory work for surgical oncology and colorectal tumor immunology research. The position will serve as the chief laboratory technician for the lab and will be heavily involved in exciting experiments focused on immune-based therapies and interactions between commensal bacteria, immune cells, and tumor cells. It will involve a combination of small animal (mouse) work and in vitro work (e.g. cell culture, flow cytometry, sample preparation for spatial analysis and microbiome analysis) as well as standard organizational tasks critical to lab function. The position will work directly with and report directly to the lab principal investigator.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESPerform animal management tasks (e.g. mouse colony maintenance, breeding activities, animal euthanasia, mouse genotyping, organ procurement for analysis).Perform various in vitro tasks and assays (e.g. cell culture based, anaerobic chamber use, flow cytometry, sample preparation for spatial analysis and microbiome analysis) from cell culture, mouse tissue, and human (patient) tissue.Collect, organize and analyze data.Coordinate and schedule research activities.Organize and prepare queries upon request.Prepare and ship samples and corresponding data to researchers upon request according to IATA and University of Louisville IRB guidelines.Keep inventory and order necessary reagents and lab supplies.Other duties as assignedPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSMore than five (5) years of laboratory experience, prior experience with immunology, already trained in complex animal work.COMPETENCIESAnalytical- evaluating data and other information with the ability to choose the best solution and make recommendations. Service Excellence - responsive, informs constituents of process, pleasant to work with, educates and provides timely, accurate information. Organized - manages time effectively, keeps tasks appropriately prioritized. Critical Thinking - ability to think through issues and identify appropriate options. Work Ethic - motivated, diligent, industrious and persistent in the workplace, stays on tasks to completion, works at a fast pace to ensure optimal efficiency. Interpersonal - can build effective, strong working relationships with employees, colleagues, management and vendors through trust, communication, and credibility. Teamwork - ability to work with others, serve others, help others, lead others, mentor others, take directions from others in the interest of moving process and programs forward to the desired outcome. Microsoft Office Suite - intermediate to advanced.Target Compensation Maximum:$68,900.00Target Compensation Minimum:$45,900.00Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience.Equal Employment OpportunityThe University of Louisville is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, pregnancy, or veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact the Employment team at employment@louisville.edu or 502.852.6258.Assistance and AccommodationsComputers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 215 Central Avenue, Ste 205 - Louisville, Kentucky 40208.If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at employment@louisville.edu or by phone 502-852-6258.

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