Research Technician II

Department: Location: Health Sciences Center Time Type: Full time Worker Type: Regular Job Req ID: R108669 Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's degree in a related field and two (2) years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Grade 5 (Salaried) Position Description: The Department of Surgery is seeking a Research Technician II to support laboratory research activities on an immuno-oncology project with a strong emphasis on animal (mouse) studies. The technician will assist in conducting in vivo experiments, collecting and processing biological samples, and supporting general laboratory operations. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Perform and assist with mouse experiments as needed. Conduct routine animal procedures, including injections (IP, IV, SC, and ID), blood collection, tissue harvesting, in vivo imaging, monitoring animal health and welfare. Conduct and assist mouse tumor removal surgery and post-surgery care. Maintain accurate records of animal protocols and experimental data. Assist with cell culture, molecular biology, and immunology assays. Process tissues and samples for downstream analyses such as flow cytometry, PCR, ELISA, histology, or microscopy. Ensure compliance with institutional animal care and biosafety regulations (IACUC protocols). Contribute to data analysis, figure preparation, and documentation of experimental results. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Degree in Biology, Immunology, Neuroscience, Animal Science. Previous experience with laboratory animal handling strongly preferred. Familiarity with basic molecular and cellular biology techniques. Experience with mouse models and in vivo studies. Experience with flow cytometry and immunohistochemistry. COMPETENCIES Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a research environment. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Target Compensation Maximum: $72,389.00 Target Compensation Minimum: $48,225.00 Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience. Equal Employment Opportunity The University of Louisville is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University strives to provide equal employment opportunity on the basis of merit and without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or pregnancy. In accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veteran Readjustment Act of 1974, the University prohibits job discrimination of individuals with disabilities, Vietnam era veterans, qualified special disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans. The University acknowledges its obligations to ensure affirmative steps are taken to ensure equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of the University that no employee or applicant for employment be subject to unlawful discrimination in terms of recruitment, hiring, promotion, contract, contract renewal, tenure, compensation, benefits, and/or working conditions. No employee or applicant for employment is required to endorse or condemn a specific ideology, political viewpoint, or social viewpoint to be eligible for hiring, contract renewal, tenure, or promotion. Consistent with applicable law, demographic information is collected for aggregate reporting requirements. Demographic information provided through this application is not available to hiring managers/committees and is not considered in hiring or employment decisions. Assistance and Accommodations Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 2315 South First Street Walk, Room 02C - Louisville, Kentucky 40292. If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at View email address on click.appcast.io or by phone View phone number on click.appcast.io. The University of Louisville is committed to being a great place to work, learn and invest. It is a place where you will thrive in a community of inclusivity, cultivate your innovative power and work where you’ll discover your purpose. Join the Cardinal Family today. Learn more about the University at our About Us page.