What are the responsibilities and job description for the WAE - Research Associate 1 position at Louisiana State University?
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Job Posting Title:
WAE - Research Associate 1
Position Type:
Wages as Earned (Fixed Term)
Department:
LSUAM VetMed - PBS - Immunology (Weishan Huang (00051894))
Work Location:
Veterinary Medicine
Pay Grade:
Temporary
Job Description:
The WAE RA1 employee will perform animal health monitoring, tissue sample collection, DNA sample extraction, genotyping by PCR and flow cytometry, and phenotype analysis. The goal of the overall research project is to understand molecular and cellular immune regulatory mechanism during microbial infection and the role of microbiota in inflamamtion.
Job Responsibilities:
75% - Learn and assist in lab techniques under the direction of the PI, utilizing molecular biology and animal science (PCR, molecular cloning, cell isolation and analysis, animal handling) to study immune responses to symbiotic and pathogenic microbes.
20% - Assist in major projects led by graduate students and postdoctoral scientists in the lab, including sample processing, data recording, ordering, inventory, housekeeping, and other relevance research assistance.
5% - Other duties as assigned by the PI.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in related field.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in related field; and 1 years of related experience.
Special and Physical Qualifications:
Requires standing, sitting, walking, bending, reaching (above shoulder), reaching (below shoulder), vision (near sight), vision (far sight), squatting, and lifting less than 50 pounds.
Additional Job Description:
Special Instructions:
Please provide your resume and three professional references including name, title, phone number and e-mail address.A copy of your transcript(s) may be attached to your application (if applicable).
For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact Dr. Weishan Huang at huang1@lsu.edu.
Posting Date:
June 2, 2026
Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):
September 1, 2026
Additional Position Information:
Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.
Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!
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Essential Position (Y/N):
LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment. Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university’s ability to employ individuals in certain positions.
HCM Contact Information:
For questions or concerns related to updating your application with attachments (e.g., resumes, RS:17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or email HR@lsu.edu. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact the department using the information provided in the Special Instructions section of this job posting.