WAE Research Associate 1 - Hourly

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Job Posting Title:

WAE Research Associate 1 - Hourly

Position Type:

Wages as Earned (Fixed Term)

Department:

LSUAM Science - BioS - System Biology (Fan Zhang (00076795))

Work Location:

0405 Our Lady of the Lake Health Interdisciplinary Science Building

Pay Grade:

Temporary

Job Description:

The position supports ongoing studies investigating the impacts of environmental free radical and nutrition on aging using the model organism C. elegans. Responsibilities include laboratory maintenance, preparation of biological samples, data collection and entry, assistance with microbiological and molecular biology experiments.
The project is funded by a Louisiana Board of Regent grant. This position provides post-baccalaureate training in laboratory techniques, scientific record keeping, and research best practices under the supervision of graduate student and the principal investigator.

Duties Include:
50% Laboratory research activities include lifespan assay, molecular and toxicology experiments.

30% Record experimental observations, maintain laboratory notebooks, enter and organize research data, and assist with basic data analysis and preparation of figures or reports.

20% Perform routine laboratory maintenance, including cleaning and sterilizing reagents, following safety protocols, preparing media, buffers, and experimental materials, maintaining C. elegans cultures and bacterial stocks

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences or related.

Specific experience with microbial cultures and working with C. elegans model

Additional Job Description:

Special Instructions:

Please attach a current CV with 3 professional references. An official copy of your transcript with the highest degree will be needed prior to hire. For additional questions, please contact Lori Bond at lbond3@lsu.edu.

Skills Needed:

Preferred Skills:

Posting Date:

June 18, 2026

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

October 18, 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.

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