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RESEARCH ASSOCIATE 1, 2, or 3

  • 497546
  • New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
  • Other Academic
  • Medicine

Closing date: March 12, 2027

Title: RESEARCH ASSOCIATE 1, 2, or 3

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 (RA) position will assist with managing the Biobank Core laboratory used by multiple investigators at LSUHSC, partner institutions, and other universities and outside vendors. The incumbent is responsible for all database, equipment, and technological procurement suggestions and upgrades. The RA duties include, but are not limited to, providing various services, including patient identification, obtaining informed consent, specimen collection, tissue processing, specimen storage and maintenance, database creation, upgrades, and maintenance, and management of the Biobank data. The incumbent may also train and supervise junior level staff members, visiting Fellows, and students when applicable on proper equipment handling, technique, and lab safety.

The RA must have reliable transportation to commute between New Orleans area hospitals and must be comfortable lifting and walking with objects <20 lbs up to 3 miles per day to and from campus while sometimes working in a cold environment.

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. 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

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