STEPS Part-Time Research Assistant, Lexington, Kentucky

Posting Details

Sitting and/or standing at the bench/computer for extended periods of time; walking some extended distances on campus; carrying/lifting light-weight objects.

10-40 hours a week

We are seeking a motivated, organized, and conscientious person for a part-time research assistant position, with the potential for transition into a staff position. This person will assist translational and basic biomedical research in neurodegenerative and cardiovascular diseases. Prior research experience (e.g., cell culture, biochemical and histological analyses of cells/tissues, and/or mouse husbandry and behavioral analyses) is preferred but not required. This person will also assist with general laboratory operations, including shipping/receiving, cell culture room maintenance, and regulatory compliance.

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