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Position Details Expiration Date Open Until Filled Department MC Oral & Maxillofacial Surg Position Type Professional Location Shreveport Description The incumbent will serve to facilitate clinical research within the Department of Oral Surgery working as a liaison with the IRB and OSPTT Offices. They will also assist residents with research experiments and activities, help keep lab space orderly, and supplies stocked. This position will complete duties as assigned by the Primary Investigator (PI) or Chairman. The work hours are generally Monday through Friday from 8:30AM to 5:00PM. Additional hours may be required (exact hours should be modified as appropriate). Lunch/breaks are dictated by workflow. Regular attendance is required to perform the functions of this position. Incumbent will maintain a customer-oriented awareness in acknowledging and responding to needs as they occur to assure that customer satisfaction is met at all times. Essential Functions: 30% Management of IRB * Responsible for independently planning, executing and analyzing IRB protocols for approval, under the supervision of the Principle Investigator. * Compiles regulatory documents for IRB and sponsor; review and communicate protocol needs with physician and ancillary staff. Because of complexity of the protocols used, the incumbent must also review research literature and techniques to provide recommendations for Principle Investigators, postdoctoral fellows and graduate students in their experiments. 25% Data Processing * Prepares Images for analysis, Performs data entry and organization, and analyzes a wide array of research data. 20% Coordination of Manuscripts and Grants * Works directly with faculty, residents, and research fellows to facilitate submission of posters and manuscripts. * Conduct literature searches using PubMed via the LSUHSC library, the physical library, archives, and other sources of information to collect relevant materials pertaining to scientific publications and presentations. * Assists in the preparation and submission of original grant applications for research as it relates to the development, review and writing and editing of grant proposals, as well as being a liaison between the department and OSPTT. 20% Lab Management * Assists residents and faculty in hypothesis-driven research experiments. Provides technical support as needed. * Demonstrates in depth knowledge of the policies and procedures for lab safety. * Orders supplies needed for the lab. 5% Marginal Functions * Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications The applicant must meet the following: * Bachelor's Degree in a science-related field Preferred Qualifications Education: Master's degree in a related scientific field. Work Experience: At least one year of experience working in a laboratory. Research Experience: Animal behavioral trials, brain histology, PCR, genotyping, Statistical data analysis, poster preparation, Manuscript preparation Additional Position Information PSN/PER Number: PSN 59371/PER 1305 Salary Range: $30,000 - $50,000 Primary Location: Shreveport, LA (on-site position) About the School The LSU Systems Office has provided LSU Health-Shreveport employees with excellent benefit options designed with you and your dependents in mind. Our Benefits Section is available between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, to help answer any questions you might have about these benefits. * Salary is commensurate with experience and training * Generous Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance * Life Insurance * Long-Term Disability Insurance * Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance * Flexible Spending Account * Optional Retirement Plans LSU Health is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicant Instructions Locate and click on the Apply Online button located at the bottom of the screen, enter your contact information, and upload your resume/CV. If you need assistance applying electronically, please telephone 318-675-5589. If you are contacted for an interview, please let us know at that time if you will need special accommodations. Apply Online LSU Health is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.LSU Health Shreveport has a goal of having at least 7% of our workers as people with disabilities.