SUMMARY

As a Research Assistant I, you will perform a diverse range of laboratory procedures under the general supervision of Principal Investigator, Ziru Li or her designee. Some key responsibilities will be managing mouse colonies, ordering, supervising lab safety and assisting postdoctoral trainees with bench work as needed. You will also be responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining laboratory instruments and equipment, closely monitoring experiments, making observations, and accurately recording results. Recognizing and reporting problems or deviations in experimental conditions is crucial. Proficiency in routine techniques and procedures relevant to the lab’s overall goals is expected. Position availability is contingent upon grant funding.This position is a fully onsite role at our Scarborough, ME research facility.
Dr. Li’s Laboratory at MaineHealth Institute for Research is at the forefront of bone metabolism research, through innovative studies on bariatric surgery-induced bone loss and changes in the bone marrow microenvironment. Our focus lies in studying the roles of gut-bone axis in skeletal homeostasis and, particularly, how this interplay contributes to bariatric surgery-induced bone complications. Through pioneering research initiatives, we aim to unravel the complexities of these mechanisms, advancing our understanding of bone health and laying the groundwork for potential interventions and treatments in the context of bariatric surgery complications.
This position is a fully onsite role at our Scarborough, ME research facility.

REQUIRED MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Education: High school diploma preferred. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• License/Certifications: N/A
• Experience: No prior years of relevant experience required.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate and work effectively.
• Visual acuity, manual dexterity, math skills and a scientific acumen are required.
  

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