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RESEARCH ASSOCIATE 1 OR 2

  • New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
  • Other Academic
  • Medicine
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Closing date: September 27, 2026

Title: RESEARCH ASSOCIATE 1 OR 2

Employee Type: Temporary

Department: LSUNO B/S-Multidisciplinary 

Campus Location: DIVISION OF BASIC SCIENCES

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The Morphology and Imaging Core of the School of Medicine is looking for a Research Associate to carry out standard operating procedures related to histopathology and imaging of samples from investigators across the LSU Health Sciences Center campus, adjacent academic institutes, and industrial partners. The incumbent will work independently but under the guidance of senior staff. They will assist in technical procedures for various projects within established guidelines and contribute to developing and implementing new procedures for existing and new equipment. Responsibilities include preparing specimens for analysis, compiling histological, molecular, and imaging data, and ensuring general lab upkeep and inventory. Key responsibilities: - Processing human and animal tissue specimens for paraffin or frozen sections - Performing histopathology and immunohistochemistry staining of tissue samples - Conducting basic imaging of tissue samples or sections and cell cultures using transmitted, epifluorescence, or stereo-microscopy - Updating databases (sample and material inventory, data entry, data analysis) - Reviewing protocols and providing assistance in developing new ones - Communicating technical aspects of various procedures to students, staff, and faculty - Troubleshooting and maintaining lab equipment - Ensuring compliance with regulatory and safety standards for the laboratory

Minimum Qualifications

Required Education: Bachelor's

Required Field of Study: Basic or Health Sciences

Number of years required to perform the job: RA1 0-1 years, RA2 2-3 years

Type of experience required to perform the job: Laboratory experience

Substitution: A Master's degree or PhD may substitute for the experience requirement

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

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