Research Associate – Rodent Neurobiology of Metabolic Dysfunction

Pennington Biomedical Research Center; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Pennington Biomedical Research Center, a campus of Louisiana State University, seeks a Research Associate in Neurobiology of Metabolic Dysfunction to join the LSUPBRC Basic division. The role involves surgical procedures in rats, rodent metabolic studies, and data-driven contributions to publications.

Candidate will perform ELISAs, enzymatic assays, and experimental design while maintaining rigorous records and collaborating with the team in a lab environment at Pennington Biomedical in Baton

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or a related field.
• At least 1 year of experience with rats in a research setting.
• At least 1 year of experience performing enzymatic assays and/or ELISAs.
• Strong understanding of experimental design and data interpretation.

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 publications.
• Assist in the design and execution of research projects.
• Maintain accurate records of experiments, protocols, and results.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and follow safety and animal research protocols.
• Participate in laboratory meetings and collaborate with team members.

Skills

Rodent handling

ELISA techniques

Data analysis

Experimental design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology/related field

Tools

ELISA equipment

Job description

Pennington Biomedical Research Center, a campus of Louisiana State University, seeks a Research Associate in Neurobiology of Metabolic Dysfunction to join the LSUPBRC Basic division. The role involves surgical procedures in rats, rodent metabolic studies, and data-driven contributions to publications.

Candidate will perform ELISAs, enzymatic assays, and experimental design while maintaining rigorous records and collaborating with the team in a lab environment at Pennington Biomedical in Baton