Department:

Location:

Health Sciences Center

Time Type:

Full time

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Req ID:

R102689

Minimum Requirements:

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 2

Position Description:

Job Summary

The candidate will support the Sequencing Technology Center by performing molecular biology assays, preparing sequencing libraries, and assist with general day-to-day operations of a sequencing core.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Will be responsible for molecular biology assays such as nucleic acid extraction, sample QC, library preparations, and sequencing across multiple platforms.

• Must keep detailed records and enter project information into project management software.

• Will be expected to support and work closely with team members.

• Will operate and maintain laboratory equipment.

• Will assist in general daily laboratory operations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in basic molecular biology techniques, including DNA/RNA extraction, PCR, next generation sequencing.

Competencies

• Organized -- manages time effectively, keeps tasks appropriately prioritized.

• Work ethic -- motivated, diligent, industrious, and persistent in the workplace.

• Critical thinking -- ability to think through issues and identify appropriate problems.

• Teamwork -- ability to work with others and assist others, and take directions from others in the interest of moving processes and programs to the desired outcome.

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.