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UNIVERSITY of LOUISVILLE
Professional / Administrative Job Specification (09/02)

JOB TITLE:               Senior Research Assistant

CLASS CODE:  001348       

JOB SUMMARY

Provide senior level research assistance in a laboratory, which includes protocol and assay development, financial issues and generating reports

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Process tissue culture of cell lines.

Process purification of cell lines to obtain antibody.

Maintain quality control of purified antibodies.

Supervise lab technician, which includes planning workflow, evaluating data and providing training in techniques.

Collaborate with various investigators and maintain laboratory equipment.

Maintain inventory of purified antibodies, supplies and reagents and place orders.

Maintain lab data books, devise meeting agendas, edit and produce lab protocols.  Generate antibody usage reports.

Attend weekly lab meetings, and seminars as required.

KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING & SKILLS

Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Medical Technology, Nursing or a related field.

EXPERIENCE

Two years of related experience.  An equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience may be substituted for the requirements noted.