What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Specialist II position at Tulane University?
Job Description
The current medical intervention for curtailing lead exposure is ineffective and there is a critical knowledge gap and need for an effective medical intervention for elevated blood lead levels. This position involves conducting experiments on field samples via laboratory analysis, including integration of data into a Geographic Information System (GIS), MRPP statistics and production of graphics. The medical research specialist must be able to operate and maintain a Spectro Inductively Coupled Spectrometer in order to create new experimental data from post Katrina soils of New Orleans. In addition, the research specialist must be knowledgeable about the current soil lead and blood lead database in order to perform experimental research in the spatial dynamics of pre-Katrina vs. post-Katrina soil lead and blood lead changes to evaluate the role that soil lead plays in changes of blood lead in New Orleans. The experiment involves filling a medical treatment gap and alternative intervention for elevated blood lead levels of children.
About Us
Tulane University is an equal opportunity educator and employer committed to providing an education and employment environment free of unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Legally protected demographic classifications (such as a person’s race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, shared ancestry, disability, genetics, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws) are not relied upon as an eligibility, selection or participation criteria for Tulane’s employment or educational programs or activities.
Tulane University is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing an application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact the Office of Human Resources by phone at 504-865-4748 or by email at hr@tulane.edu .
The current medical intervention for curtailing lead exposure is ineffective and there is a critical knowledge gap and need for an effective medical intervention for elevated blood lead levels. This position involves conducting experiments on field samples via laboratory analysis, including integration of data into a Geographic Information System (GIS), MRPP statistics and production of graphics. The medical research specialist must be able to operate and maintain a Spectro Inductively Coupled Spectrometer in order to create new experimental data from post Katrina soils of New Orleans. In addition, the research specialist must be knowledgeable about the current soil lead and blood lead database in order to perform experimental research in the spatial dynamics of pre-Katrina vs. post-Katrina soil lead and blood lead changes to evaluate the role that soil lead plays in changes of blood lead in New Orleans. The experiment involves filling a medical treatment gap and alternative intervention for elevated blood lead levels of children.
About Us
Tulane University is an equal opportunity educator and employer committed to providing an education and employment environment free of unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Legally protected demographic classifications (such as a person’s race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, shared ancestry, disability, genetics, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws) are not relied upon as an eligibility, selection or participation criteria for Tulane’s employment or educational programs or activities.
Tulane University is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing an application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact the Office of Human Resources by phone at 504-865-4748 or by email at hr@tulane.edu .