Research Technician I

Department: Location: Health Sciences Center Time Type: Full time Worker Type: Regular Job Req ID: R106675 Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience. May require professional certification. Grade 4 (Hourly) Position Description: A Research Technician I position is available in the Center for Cardiometabolic Science at the University of Louisville. This position will be in the laboratory of Helen Collins, Ph.D., which has a focus on womens cardiovascular health and resilience (https://helen-collins.owlstown.net/). Research will focus on understanding how changes in metabolism in the female heart influence cardiac remodeling and contribute to overall cardiovascular health. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Assist in ongoing studies in the laboratory. Help maintain study animals. Prepare and analyze biological samples. Perform basic biochemical assays and data analyses. Regularly present and communicate findings. Preferred Qualifications: Degree in biology, biochemistry, physiology, or related field. Experience in at least one or more of the following is highly desired: animal handling, animal breeding, genotyping, PCR, western blotting, or cell culture. Proficient in MS outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Target Compensation Maximum: $31.38 Target Compensation Minimum: $20.92 Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience. Equal Employment Opportunity The 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 Accommodations Computers 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. The University of Louisville is committed to being a great place to work, learn and invest. It is a place where you will thrive in a community of inclusivity, cultivate your innovative power and work where youll discover your purpose. Join the Cardinal Family today. Learn more about the University at our About Us page.