Research Associate 1, 2 or 3 - Hourly
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Job Posting Title:
Research Associate 1, 2 or 3 - Hourly
Position Type:
Other Academic
Department:
LSUAM Science - BioS - System Biology (Fan Zhang (00076795))
Work Location:
0244 Life Sciences Building
Pay Grade:
Job Description:
A vacancy for a research associate is open in Fan Zhang's laboratory at Louisiana State University. The primary focus of our research is to discover genetic factors involved in host-microbiome interactions, employing C. elegans as model organisms. We are looking for a candidate to join our team and assist the Principal Investigator with standard laboratory procedures, contribute to the development of research projects.
Research Associate 1 Duties:
80% Organize and maintain standard lab operating procedures, including lab orders/budgets, package receipt and shipment, equipment upkeep, and organization of reagents.
20% Develop research project to identify genetic factoring in modulating host-microbiome interactions in C. elegans. Scientific techniques will include microbial cultures, microscopy, microbial and worm genetics, dataset visualization.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with microbial cultures, molecular biology techniques (cloning, PCR), high throughput assays development, or working with invertebrate model organisms.
Research Associate 2 Duties:
50% Organize and maintain standard lab operating procedures, including lab orders/budgets, package receipt and shipment, equipment upkeep, and organization of reagents.
50% Develop research project to identify genetic factoring in modulating host-microbiome interactions in C. elegans. Scientific techniques will include microbial cultures, microscopy, microbial and worm genetics, dataset visualization.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree with 1 year experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with microbial cultures, molecular biology techniques (cloning, PCR), high throughput assays development, or working with invertebrate model organisms.
Research Associate 3 Duties:
80% Develop research project to identify genetic factoring in modulating host-microbiome interactions in C. elegans. Scientific techniques will include microbial cultures, microscopy, microbial and worm genetics, dataset visualization.
20% Organize and maintain standard lab operating procedures, including lab orders/budgets, package receipt and shipment, equipment upkeep, and organization of reagents.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree with 2 years experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with microbial cultures, molecular biology techniques (cloning, PCR), high throughput assays development, or working with invertebrate model organisms.
Additional Job Description:
Special Instructions:
Please submit a current cv and contact information of 3 references. An official transcript showing highest degree obtained will be needed prior to hire. For questions or concerns regarding the position, please contact Lori Bond at [email protected].
Posting Date:
September 11, 2025
Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):
January 9, 2026
Additional Position Information:
Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.
Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!
Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.
Essential Position (Y/N):
LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
HCM Contact Information:
For questions or concerns related to updating your application with attachments (e.g., resumes, RS:17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or email HR@lsu.edu. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact the department using the information provided in the Special Instructions section of this job posting.
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