Research Associate 1 - Neurobiology of Metabolic Dysfunction

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, particularly vascular catheter implantation.
• Experience conducting hyperinsulinemic-hypoglycemic clamps in rodent models.
• Experience providing postoperative care and maintaining indwelling vascular catheters.
• Experience with serial blood sampling and administration of experimental treatments in rodents.
• Experience organizing and analyzing physiological and biochemical data.

Pennington Biomedical Research Center seeks to recruit a highly productive workforce with a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives and will provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and prospective employees. Employment decisions shall be based strictly on merit and without regard to religious or political beliefs, sex, race, or any other non-merit factor.

Additional Job Description: This position is not eligible for sponsorship or remote work. This is full-time, in person position with state benefits and retirement.

Competencies: None

Pennington Biomedical Research Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.