Research Associate Specialist

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Research AssociateLaboratory & Life Sciences

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Key Responsibilities

36). Salary and Benefits: Salary will be commensurate with education and experience. The LSU AgCenter has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options.

Requirements Summary

Bachelor’s degree in Bioengineering or a re

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Research AssociateLaboratory & Life Sciences

Research Associate Specialist

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LSUAG Chancellor - LAES - Aquatic Germplasm & Genetic Resources Center (Terrence R Tiersch (00011984))

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(This is a grant-funded, non-tenure track position through 10/1/2027. Funding must be available for any continuation of appointment)

Requirements

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Bachelor’s degree in Bioengineering or a related field. Applicants with a degree in another agricultural or basic science field will be considered qualified provided they possess significant work experience in an area.
Experience in the public sector and/or a university setting is desirable.
Must have excellent interpersonal, administrative, and organizational skills, along with strong computer skills.
Understanding of accounting principles
Knowledge of sponsored research administration, grant compliance requirements, and project management principles
Proficiency in Workday, Microsoft Office applications

Experience working with federally funded grants (USDA, NSF, NOAA, USFWS, or similar sponsors).
Comfortability working in a collaborative and evolving environment

Experience with budget forecasting, cost analysis, and financial planning.

Familiarity with research compliance requirements, including animal care and use protocols.

Experience developing dashboards, reports, or automated tracking systems using Excel or similar tools.

Experience supporting multi-investigator or multi-institutional research projects

LSU and the AgCenter are dedicated to fostering an environment where our employees feel appreciated for their skills and individual qualifications. If a candidate does not meet the minimum qualifications listed but has other qualifications or substantial experience related to the key responsibilities, we encourage them to apply (La RS 42:36).

What We Offer

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September 2, 2026

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits - The LSU AgCenter has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, life, long-term disability, accident, vision, long-term care, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some childcare and medical expenses), university holidays (14 per year), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and possible educational leave and tuition exemption for coursework at campuses of the LSU System. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment.

Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

The LSU AgCenter, is one of eight campuses within the broader LSU enterprise (LSU System). The LSU AgCenter includes the Louisiana Agricultural Experiment Station, which conducts agricultural-based research, and the Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service, which extends the knowledge derived from research to the people of the state. The AgCenter is headquartered in Baton Rouge and has 12 “on campus” academic departments and five regions which are made up of 15 branch research stations and an extension office in each parish. For more information, visit the AgCenter’s website at www.lsuagcenter.com.

Questions or concerns can be directed to the LSU AgCenter Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-2258 or emailed HRMHelp@agcenter.lsu.edu.