Medical Research Specialist

Job  – Medical Research Specialist

Position in the Section of Cardiology to work on research focused on cardiovascular senescence and Tulane Cardiovascular Biobank projects. The role supports ongoing research at the intersection of cardiovascular diseases, aging, and senescence.

Responsibilities include assisting with tissue processing, tissue sectioning, cell culture, antibody staining, collection of tissues from operating rooms at University Medical Center/East Jefferson Hospital, tissue dissociation, and basic lab assays. The specialist will oversee day‑to‑day laboratory operations—maintaining records, ordering supplies, conducting lab inspections, and supervising junior lab members. Occasional evening or weekend work may be required.

• Basic skills in molecular biology, including culture of mammalian cells in vitro, immunohistochemistry, and imaging.
• Prior knowledge of accurate and detailed lab record keeping in a lab notebook.
• Demonstrated ability to work with mice.
• Ability to supervise the activities of others.
• Must be well‑organized, detail‑oriented, able to multi‑task effectively, maintain good record keeping, and interact productively with others on a day‑to‑day basis.

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Three (3) years directly related experience.

This position is classified as “non‑exempt, hourly” and is assigned to pay grade 25.

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