Research Associate

Expiration Date

9/23/2025

Department

MB Pharmacology & Toxicology

Position Type

Professional

Location

Shreveport

Description

The employee will hold a responsible Research Associate position in a behavioral neuropharmacology laboratory. The employee will work under general supervision and will function as assistant to the principle investigator and laboratory manager, seeing to it that the laboratory research is conducted in a timely manner according to scientific principles. The employee will be responsible for the care of and behavioral experiments conducted on laboratory animals. These behavioral experiments include injecting drugs into animals and small animal surgery. The work hours are generally Monday through Friday from 8:30AM to 5:00PM. Additional hours may be required (exact hours should be modified as appropriate). Lunch/breaks are dictated by workflow.

Regular attendance is required to perform the functions of this position.

Incumbent will maintain a customer-oriented awareness in acknowledging and responding to needs as they occur that customer satisfaction is met at all times.

Essential Position Functions and Duties:

5% - Conduct the studies within the behavioral core facility. Interact with the other laboratories that want to utilize the behavioral core.

10% - Oversee the breeding colony.

10% - Assist with regulatory compliance for the laboratory.

40% - Independently conduct acute and chronic behavioral pharmacological experiments. These experiments also involve working with personal computers.

10% - Maintain daily records of behavioral data and perform analyses of the data using personal computers.

10% - Maintain the behavioral laboratories which includes cleaning of work areas and glassware and the ordering of supplies as needed.

10% - Assist in the preparation of data for presentation and assist in the preparation of manuscripts.

This list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary.

Non-Essential Position Functions and Duties

5% - Marginal Functions

Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

The applicant must meet the following:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Psychology, or a related natural science field from an accredited university.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in a behavioral pharmacology laboratory in addition to experience handling small animals, injecting drugs into animals, and small animal surgery. Experience conducting intravenous self- administration in small animals is also preferred. The successful candidate should possess excellent oral and written communication skills for the preparation of reports, manuscripts, and proposals. The successful candidate should possess a strong work ethic, a collaborative spirit, excellent attention to detail, and a developed capacity to manage projects.

Additional Position Information

PSN/PER Number: PSN 59336/PER 1525

Salary Range:

Primary Location: Shreveport, LA (on-site position)

About the School

The LSU Systems Office has provided LSU Health-Shreveport employees with excellent benefit options designed with you and your dependents in mind. Our Benefits Section is available between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, to help answer any questions you might have about these benefits.

• Salary is commensurate with experience and training
• Generous Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Optional Retirement Plans

LSU Health is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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