Research Assistant in Cellular and Molecular Physiology

Joslin Diabetes Center is an internationally recognized diabetes treatment, research and education institution affiliated with Harvard Medical School and headquartered in Boston, MA. Joslin is a non-profit organization dedicated to finding a cure for diabetes and improving the lives of people with diabetes through its cutting edge basic and clinical research, patient care programs for children and adults, and through programs and publications that improve the care of diabetes worldwide.

 

The main focus of our lab is on the investigation of the development of insulin resistance using cell and small animal models.  The primary project of the Research Assistant is to assist in the analysis of insulin signaling in cells and in transgenic and knock-out mouse models. 

 

Specific tasks include maintaining cell lines in culture, maintaining the colony of transgenic and knock-out mice (including numbering, tailing, genotyping, breeding and weighing mice, measuring food intake, physiological characterization of mice including blood sampling).  Bench laboratory work will include PCR, Western, Southern and Northern blotting, enzyme assays and analysis of cell culture and mouse blood samples.  The assistant will coordinate experiments with the rest of the group in the lab and will be responsible for some lab duties. The Research Assistant should be flexible to drive to an off-site Animal Facility using the Joslin Van at least twice a week.

Qualifications:B.S. in biochemistry, biology, molecular biology or related field.Some experience with biochemical, molecular and cellular studies. Previous experience with small animal (mice and rats) work is preferred but not essential.Valid driver’s license with clear driving record.

 

Interested candidates are invited to apply on line at www.joslin.org

Apply to job R1742-08: http://jobs-joslin.icims.com/joslin_jobs/jobs/candidate/job.jsp?jobid=1742&mode=view

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