Neurobiology of Metabolic Dysfunction Research Associate

Pennington Biomedical Research Center; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Pennington Biomedical Research Center seeks a Research Associate to advance neurobiology research on metabolic dysfunction. The role focuses on glucose regulation and physiology using rat models, with responsibilities spanning surgical procedures, clamp experiments, sample processing, and data analysis.

The successful candidate will contribute to ongoing studies, prepare reports and manuscripts, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team in an in-person, state-supported facility in Baton

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 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.

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 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.

Skills

Rats handling

Written & verbal communication

Experimental design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology/Biochemistry/Molecular Biology or related field

Tools

Enzymatic assays

ELISAs

Hyperinsulinemic-hypoglycemic clamp

Job description

Pennington Biomedical Research Center seeks a Research Associate to advance neurobiology research on metabolic dysfunction. The role focuses on glucose regulation and physiology using rat models, with responsibilities spanning surgical procedures, clamp experiments, sample processing, and data analysis.

The successful candidate will contribute to ongoing studies, prepare reports and manuscripts, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team in an in-person, state-supported facility in Baton