Minimum Requirements:Associate’s degree in a related field and one (1) or more years of relevant experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience. Grade 2 (Hourly)Position Description:The Department of Microbiology and Immunology has an opening for a Research Assistant II.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesConduct experiments and laboratory analysis following clearly defined procedures.Perform a variety of biomedical assays according to established protocols.Synthesize research information and prepare statistical summaries. Perform animal-related work: maintaining animal colonies, genotyping, conducting animal experiments according to the established protocols (e.g., ethanol feeding, gavaging, IP injections), and euthanasia, blood and tissue collection. Maintain lab records, lab inventory and supplies. Aid in the maintenance and daily operation of the laboratory.Preparing laboratory reagents, chemicals, atocks, cultures and cell lines. Maintain lab notebook documenting experiments and results performed. Perform related duties as assigned.Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience.Equal Employment OpportunityThe 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 AccommodationsComputers 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.