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Research Associate in Neurobiology of Metabolic Dysfunction and Metabolic Physiology Louisiana State University in United States
Degree Level
not provided
Field of study
Metabolism
Funding
This is a full-time, in-person academic research position with state benefits and retirement. Eligible benefits may include health, life, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, retirement options, leave, paid holidays, wellness benefits, tuition exemption for qualified positions, training and development opportunities, and employee discounts. No salary or stipend amount is stated.
Deadline
Nov 12, 2026
Country
United States
University
Louisiana State University
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Louisiana State University Pennington Biomedical Research Center is seeking a Research Associate 1 to join the Neurobiology of Metabolic Dysfunction department in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The position contributes to biomedical research investigating glucose regulation and metabolic physiology using rat models.
The researcher will support experiments examining metabolic dysfunction through in vivo rodent studies. Work includes assisting with and performing surgical procedures, including vascular catheter implantation, conducting hyperinsulinemic-hypoglycemic clamp experiments, providing postoperative care, maintaining indwelling catheters, collecting serial blood samples, and administering experimental treatments.
Additional laboratory activities include collecting and processing biological samples, performing enzymatic assays and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays, organizing and analyzing physiological and biochemical data, maintaining accurate experimental records, and contributing to reports and scientific publications. The role also involves assisting with research project design, maintaining laboratory equipment, following animal research and safety protocols, and participating in laboratory meetings and collaborations.
Pennington Biomedical Research Center is a world-renowned academic research institute and an LSU campus focused on basic, clinical, population, and public health research. Its research environment includes approximately 65 faculty members, postdoctoral fellows, laboratories, specialized core facilities, and multiple NIH-supported research centers.
Funding details
This is a full-time, in-person academic research position with state benefits and retirement. Eligible benefits may include health, life, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, retirement options, leave, paid holidays, wellness benefits, tuition exemption for qualified positions, training and development opportunities, and employee discounts. No salary or stipend amount is stated.
What's required
Applicants must have a bachelor's degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or a related field; at least one year of experience working with rats in a research setting; and at least one year of experience performing enzymatic assays and/or ELISAs. Strong understanding of experimental design and data interpretation, strong written and verbal communication skills, ability to prepare reports, manuscripts, and presentations, excellent organizational skills, and meticulous attention to detail are required. Preferred qualifications include 3–5 years of rat research experience, rat surgical experience including vascular catheter implantation, experience with hyperinsulinemic-hypoglycemic clamps, postoperative rodent care, indwelling vascular catheters, serial blood sampling, experimental treatments, and analysis of physiological and biochemical data.
How to apply
Apply through the LSU Workday portal. Submit a resume and three professional references with names, titles, employers, and contact information; a cover letter is recommended but not required. Official transcripts are required before hire, not at application.
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