Research Technologist II - R101868

Department:

Location: Health Sciences Center

Time Type:

Full time

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Req ID: R101868

Minimum Requirements:

Research Technologist I: Associate's degree in a related field and one or more years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and work experience.� Grade NB1

Research Technologist II: Bachelor's degree in a related field and one or more years of research experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and work experience. Grade ND1

Position Description:

The Envirome Institute (EI) at the University of Louisville (UofL) is accepting applications for a Research Technician II to work as a team member on ongoing clinical studies and translational clinical research projects. The primary focus of this position is to support wastewater based epidemiology work which has monitored wastewater samples to assess pathogens and evidence of pollution since 2020. Candidate should be highly motivated, well organized, and able to work independently within a highly interdisciplinary group. Some weekend work will be required. This position is renewable contingent upon funding.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Support the Envirome Institute across a range of research projects in the following task areas:

• Organize, clean, and QA/QC data Perform basic data analysis using Microsoft Excel (creating plots and basic statistics)
• Work collaboratively to assure consistency in data analysis Identify opportunities for quality improvement in data analysis
• Maintain strict confidentiality and adhere to all HIPAA/IRB guidelines/regulations
• Maintain daily communication with supervisor on activities and tasks

Preferred Qualifications

Very proficient with MS Excel including proficiency with pivot tables and creating a wide range of data �figures.

Competencies

Organized: manages time effectively, keeps tasks appropriately prioritized

Project Management: organized, task oriented, ability to delegate and follow up

Analytical: compiling and evaluating data, producing summary and detailed reports

Flexible: ability to change directions as needed for the benefit of the laboratory

Proactive: troubleshooting assays or procedures to improve data reliability and accuracy

Work Ethic: motivated, diligent, industrious and persistent in the workplace

Teamwork: ability to work with others, take directions from others in the interest of moving projects forward

Critical Thinking: ability to think through issues and identify appropriate options.

Target Compensation Maximum:

$26.61

Target Compensation Minimum:

$15.41

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.