MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or a biological science from an accredited institution by date of appointment.
• Experience working in a laboratory.
• Ability to adhere to a protocol, meet deadlines requested by Principal Investigator; be highly motivated and work well independently; willingness to handle mice.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in a biological science.
• Experience with mouse husbandry, mouse behavior, microscopy; additional years of related experience.

WHAT YOU’LL DO AND WHAT YOU’LL BRING:

Position Function: Provide support to the Principal Investigator using a multidisciplinary approach to study glucose metabolism in transgenic and knockout mice.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise and train undergraduate and graduate students.
• Apply the following techniques in the laboratory: polymerase chain reaction; tissue and fluid metabolite measurements; Western blotting; mouse husbandry; histology; electron and confocal microscopy; mouse behavioral analysis; enzyme activity measurements.
• Collect data; maintain accurate laboratory notebook and other records.
• Order supplies; monitor inventory of mice, reagents, and disposables; cleaning instruments and glassware; maintain laboratory instruments.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.