Research Associate - Neurobiology of Metabolic Dysfunction

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At the forefront of medical discovery as it relates to understanding the causes of obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer and dementia, Pennington Biomedical Research Center is a campus of Louisiana State University and conducts basic, clinical and population research. The Center includes Basic Science, Clinical Research, and Population and Public Health, enabling both focused research and translational science. Research at Pennington Biomedical is supported broadly by multiple NIH Research Centers, and includes approximately 65 faculty and 20 postdoctoral fellows who comprise a network of 44 laboratories and 13 highly specialized core service facilities.

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Job Posting

Title:

Research Associate 1 - Neurobiology of Metabolic Dysfunction Position Type:

Other Academic Department:

LSUPBRC Basic
- Neurobiology of Metabolic Dysfunction (David H McDougal ))

Work Location:

LSU
- Pennington Biomedical Pay Grade:

Other Academic

Job Description:

Pennington Biomedical Research Center, a world-renowned academic research institute of Louisiana State University, is seeking a Research Associate in Neurobiology of Metabolic Dysfunction.

The Research Associate will support research on glucose regulation and metabolic physiology using rat models. Responsibilities include assisting with and performing surgical procedures and conducting hyperinsulinemic-hypoglycemic clamp experiments. Additional responsibilities include collecting and processing biological samples, performing enzymatic assays and ELISAs, and organizing and analyzing experimental data.

Job Responsibilities Assist with and perform surgical procedures in rats, including vascular catheter implantation.

Conduct hyperinsulinemic-hypoglycemic clamp experiments in rodent models.

Provide postoperative care and maintain indwelling vascular catheters.

Perform serial blood sampling and administer experimental treatments in rodents.

Collect, process, and prepare biological samples for analysis.

Perform enzymatic assays and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISAs).Organize and analyze physiological and biochemical data and contribute to reports and scientific publications.

Assist in the design and execution of research projects.

Maintain accurate records of experiments, protocols, and results.

Maintain laboratory equipment and follow established safety and animal research protocols.

Participate in laboratory meetings and collaborate with other research team members.

Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or a related field.

One year of experience working with rats in a research setting.

One year of experience performing enzymatic assays and/or enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISAs).Strong understanding of experimental design and data interpretation.

Strong written and verbal communication skills for documenting experiments and collaborating with team members.

Ability to prepare reports, manuscripts, and presentations based on research findings.

Excellent organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail for maintaining accurate records and ensuring quality control.

Preferred Qualifications 3 - 5 years of experience working with rats in a research setting.

Experience in surgical procedures in rats,…