Minimum Requirements:Master's degree in a related field and four (4) years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Grade 7 (Salaried)Position Description:The Research Scientist will function as a key member of the core research team at the Center for Predictive Medicine. The department is seeking a self-motivated, talented researcher with experience working under BSL-2 containment and the ability to work under BSL-3 containment. The Research Scientist is a senior member of the research team who, in addition to responsibility for design and execution of sophisticated biomedical research projects also has responsibility for training and supervision of students, postdoctoral fellows and research technicians to achieve proficiency in high containment research practices. The scientist should have expert-level skills in biomedical laboratory research. They must be prepared to work a flexible schedule, sometimes after hours and on the weekends. Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesDesign and execute in vitro and in vivo infectious disease research experiments in BSL-2 and BSL-3 laboratories.Design and validate biochemical assays.Design clinical trials and develop IACUC protocols.Advise others on laboratory business or operational matters.Analyze research data using appropriate statistical tests.Prepare data for publication, draft research papers and technical reports.Train and supervise research technologists, students and post-doctoral trainees in the research team.Review and revise laboratory policies and procedures.Ensure laboratory research compliance with policies, procedures, and regulations.Perform research tasks as assigned by the CPM Director.Preferred QualificationsFive or more years of experience working in a biomedical laboratory under BSL-2 containment with an emphasis toward candidates with a background in pharmacology, microbiology, immunology and/or virology. Three or more co-authored publications in peer-reviewed literature.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.