Research Associate

1 month ago

New Orleans, Louisiana, United States Ochsner Clinic Foundation Full time

About Ochsner Health

Ochsner Health is a non-profit, academic, multi-specialty healthcare delivery system based in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.

Join Our Team

At Ochsner Health, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today.

Job Summary

This job supports the principal investigator's efforts to examine scientific/medical questions and publish experimental results by overseeing laboratory operations and performing molecular and cellular biological experiments.

Responsibilities

  • Improves and implements a variety of laboratory techniques and performs complex laboratory procedures to contribute to the timely completion of research projects.
  • Assists research technicians and students participating in research in the laboratory.
  • Manages storage of laboratory data and test results for use by the principal investigator.
  • Oversees tracking, ordering, and properly storing of inventory.
  • Operates, calibrates, and performs routine maintenance on specialized equipment.
  • Creates figures and data tables for publication of research findings.
  • Participates in meetings with principal investigator to evaluate and interpret the validity of data and evaluate laboratory procedures.
  • Reports any research irregularities or concerns to the principal investigator in a timely manner.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Required – Bachelor's degree in biological science or related.

Preferred – Master's degree in biological science or related field.

Required – 3 years of related research experience.

Preferred – 5 years of related research experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

  • Strong organizational skills and ability to maintain laboratory inventory and records.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally.
  • Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
  • Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills.
  • Ability to coordinate multiple activities and engage in multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Ability to think independently, troubleshoot technical problems, and understand experiments.
  • Ability to exhibit an intellectual interest in science projects and literature.
  • Leadership skills ability to train and assist technicians.

Physical and Environmental Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue, but exposure or potential for exposure may occur.

The incumbent works with patients who have known or suspected communicable diseases and may enter isolation rooms. There may be an occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases.

Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.

Benefits

The employee core benefits package includes medical coverage, dental coverage, vision coverage, life insurance & Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), short-term and long-term disability, retirement plan, paid-time off (vacation/sick/personal days) / paid holidays, paid parental leave.

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