Research AssociateLouisiana State University Health Sciences Center Shreveport • Shreveport, Louisiana, United States
Research Associate
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center Shreveport
- Shreveport, Louisiana, United States
- Shreveport, Louisiana, United States
About
Expiration Date
Open Until Filled
Department
MC Oral & Maxillofacial Surg
Position Type
Professional
Location
Shreveport
Description
The incumbent will serve to facilitate clinical research within the Department of Oral Surgery working as a liaison with the IRB and OSPTT Offices. They will also assist residents with research experiments and activities, help keep lab space orderly, and supplies stocked. This position will complete duties as assigned by the Primary Investigator (PI) or Chairman.
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 to assure that customer satisfaction is met at all times.
Essential Functions:
30% Management of IRB
* Responsible for independently planning, executing and analyzing IRB protocols for approval, under the supervision of the Principle Investigator.
* Compiles regulatory documents for IRB and sponsor; review and communicate protocol needs with physician and ancillary staff. Because of complexity of the protocols used, the incumbent must also review research literature and techniques to provide recommendations for Principle Investigators, postdoctoral fellows and graduate students in their experiments.
25% Data Processing
* Prepares Images for analysis, Performs data entry and organization, and analyzes a wide array of research data.
20% Coordination of Manuscripts and Grants
* Works directly with faculty, residents, and research fellows to facilitate submission of posters and manuscripts.
* Conduct literature searches using PubMed via the LSUHSC library, the physical library, archives, and other sources of information to collect relevant materials pertaining to scientific publications and presentations.
* Assists in the preparation and submission of original grant applications for research as it relates to the development, review and writing and editing of grant proposals, as well as being a liaison between the department and OSPTT.
20% Lab Management
* Assists residents and faculty in hypothesis-driven research experiments. Provides technical support as needed.
* Demonstrates in depth knowledge of the policies and procedures for lab safety.
* Orders supplies needed for the lab.
5% Marginal Functions
* Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
The applicant must meet the following:
* Bachelor's Degree in a science-related field
Preferred Qualifications
Education: Master's degree in a related scientific field.
Work Experience: At least one year of experience working in a laboratory.
Research Experience: Animal behavioral trials, brain histology, PCR, genotyping, Statistical data analysis, poster preparation, Manuscript preparation
Additional Position Information
PSN/PER Number: PSN 59371/PER 1305
Salary Range: $30,000 - $50,000
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
Languages
- English
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