Research Associate Specialist

A research associate position is available in a pathobiology laboratory dealing with oysters. The position will involve conducting laboratory and field studies to test and select oysters for their resistance to dermo disease.

Requirements

• Hold a B.S. in biological sciences or a related field
• Have experience in some, or preferably all, of the following: field experience in estuarine habitats, maintenance of saltwater recirculating systems, cell culture aseptic techniques, and motivation and initiative to work with little supervision
• Be able to work independently, create work plans, meet deadlines, and work in difficult environments

Benefits

• Retirement
• Multiple medical insurance options
• Supplemental insurances (dental, life, long-term disability, accident, vision, long-term care, etc.)
• Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan
• University holidays
• Annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Possible educational leave and tuition exemption for coursework at campuses of the LSU System