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. Pennington Biomedical is located within state-of-the-art research facilities on a 222-acre campus in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Pennington Biomedical Research Center, a world-renowned academic research institute of Louisiana State University, is seeking a Research Scientist in the Molecular Metabolism Laboratory.
The Research Scientist will assist the PI in examining the metabolic and behavioral phenotype of mice and rats. Projects for this position will include utilizing preclinical cell culture and animal models to study endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress and the ER resident protein starch binding domain containing protein 1 (STBD1) in various contexts, such as cancer, obesity, and diabetes. Hands on training will be provided in the lab for genotyping and metabolic phenotyping of mice, fluorescent imaging, stable and radioactive isotope tracing, and numerous other basic biochemistry assays.
Major Responsibilities
Assist with ongoing NIH funded studies investigating various aspects of metabolism in the setting of cancer, obesity, and diabetes.
Mouse colony maintenance and genotyping, various experiments involving the handling of mice, animal tissue collection/processing/analyses, and data analysis/maintenance.
Design, oversee, and oversee multiple research projects.
Prepare abstracts and talks for scientific conferences.
Prepare manuscripts for submission to high-impact journals.
Required Qualifications
PhD in a science related field.
Minimum of two (2) years of experience working with rodent models, molecular biology and/or biological techniques.
Knowledge of statistical software (e.g. JMP, SPSS, R).
Knowledge or experience using equipment for metabolic and/or behavioral phenotyping of laboratory rodents.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Five (5) or more years of experience working with rodent models, molecular biology and/or biological techniques.
Knowledge of metabolic and behavioral software programs (e.g. Promethion live, Macro Interpreter, Cal-R, Expedata, Ethovision, Anymaze).
Pennington Biomedical Research Center (PBRC) is an equal employment opportunity employer and serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities.
Pennington Biomedical is located within state-of-the-art research facilities on a 222-acre campus in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. For more information, visit PBRC.
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Benefits - Pennington Biomedical Research Center offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!
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