Department:

Location:

Health Sciences Center

Time Type:

Part time

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Req ID:

R108650

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in a related field and two (2) years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Grade 5 (Salaried)

Position Description:

The Research Technician II in the Department of Pediatrics conducts research and supports clinical islet cell isolation under the direction of the lab Director, providing quality of work and quality control; completeness of documentation and reporting; functionality of both research and GMP labs; maintaining appropriate inventory levels; and assuring all regulatory agency and Norton Healthcare standards are met or exceeded. This position will also perform laboratory procedures including design and execution of laboratory projects, collection of and accurate recording of procedures and results, and summarization of the findings for publication. Research Technician II is responsible for carrying out day-to-day experimental activities related to research projects and have will flexible working hours needed for clinical islet cell isolation and other pressing scientific and clinical work.

The Department of Pediatrics is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of a work visa for this position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in experimental research and assist in special research projects when needed.

• Conduct and organize all studies. Perform data collection and analysis and perform research and related tasks on specified projects. Write reports and manuscripts, as well as make presentations.

• Develop new techniques; organize and collaborate on statistical analysis of data generated from study results.

• Update research projections: and conduct research on past literature, monitor current research literature for relevant information. This includes peer-reviewed manuscripts of research abstracts at national and international meetings.

• Collect, edit, and present research outcomes. May recommend new ideas for ongoing lines of research and may interpret and advise faculty regarding extramural funding source guidelines and requirements.

• Participate in research islet cell isolation, as well as clinical isolation in a cGMP lab facility.

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in Diabetes/ Stem cell / cellular therapy / GMP experience.

• Proficient in MS Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and effective oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.

• Familiar with techniques including cellular and molecular biology, cell culture and sterile hood work. Experience working with human tissues is very desirable.

• Experience in biomedical research and/or knowledge in cell isolation, sterile techniques and good manufacturing practices (GMP) guidelines.

Competencies

• Project Management - organized, task oriented, ability to delegate and follow up.

• Proactive - anticipates and plans for problems before they arise.

• Analytical- evaluating data and other information with the ability to choose the best solution and make recommendations.

• Flexible – ability to change directions as needed for the good of the facility, protocol or organization.

• 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. This is critical for the regulatory environment of the GMP facility.

• Work Ethic – motivated, diligent, industrious and persistent in the workplace, stays on tasks to completion, works at a fast pace to ensure optimal efficiency. Critical components of cellular processing may happen at odd times of the day and flexibility will be key to success.

• Interpersonal – can build effective, strong working relationships with 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.

Target Compensation Maximum:

$70,623.00

Target Compensation Minimum:

$47,048.00

Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Louisville is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University strives to provide equal employment opportunity on the basis of merit and without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or pregnancy.In accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veteran Readjustment Act of 1974, the University prohibits job discrimination of individuals with disabilities, Vietnam era veterans, qualified special disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans. The University acknowledges its obligations to ensure affirmative steps are taken to ensure equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of the University that no employee or applicant for employment be subject to unlawful discrimination in terms of recruitment, hiring, promotion, contract, contract renewal, tenure, compensation, benefits, and/or working conditions. No employee or applicant for employment is required to endorse or condemn a specific ideology, political viewpoint, or social viewpoint to be eligible for hiring, contract renewal, tenure, or promotion.

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