What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Associate - Sleep and Cardiometabolic Health Laboratory position at Louisiana State University?
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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.
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Research Associate - Sleep and Cardiometabolic Health LaboratoryPosition Type:
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Job Description:
Pennington Biomedical Research Center
, a world-renowned academic research institute of Louisiana State University, is seeking a Research Associate in the
Sleep and Cardiometabolic Health Laboratory.
The Research Associate will contribute to research studies investigating the intricate relationship between sleep, circadian rhythms, and cardiometabolic health. This position involves assisting with all aspects of research projects, from participant recruitment and data collection to data analysis. The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in clinical studies including sleep and cardiometabolic research, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Major Responsibilities
- Manage all aspects of clinical sleep studies, including maintaining sleep laboratory supplies, conducting overnight polysomnography, coordinating sleep study scheduling, and ensuring the smooth execution of clinical protocols. Further responsibilities include initiating and distributing devices such as accelerometers, oximeters, ambulatory blood pressure monitors etc. and downloading data.
- Conduct in vitro and ex vivo experiments, employing a range of techniques such as cell culture, isolating monocytes from participant samples, tissue culture, Western blotting, RNA analysis, and confocal microscopy.
- Oversee laboratory operations, including equipment maintenance, inventory management, and adherence to safety protocols. Manage research data, ensuring its integrity, security, and accessibility for analysis.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in biological science, psychology, neuroscience, or a related field.
- Some research exposure/experience, which could include undergraduate research projects, volunteer work in a lab, or internships.
- Familiarity with basic lab skills including cell culture, Western blot analysis, RNA analysis and confocal imaging.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to follow protocols and adhere to ethical guidelines.
- Willingness to learn new techniques and procedures.
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated interest in sleep, circadian rhythms, or cardiometabolic health is highly desirable.
- Experience with data analysis software and database management is a plus.
- Experience with human subjects research, particularly in a clinical setting. Experience with physiological data collection (e.g., EEG, ECG, actigraphy) or biological sample processing.
- Experience with sleep staging software or other physiological data analysis tools.
Pennington Biomedical Research Center (PBRC) is an equal employment opportunity employer and serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities.
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Interested candidates should include a resume and a list of three (3) professional references to the online application. Professional references should be the name, title, company, and contact information from past employers. Professional references should include current or previous supervisors and/or coworkers. Personal references should not be considered for the reference check process. We will respect the request that we not contact a current employer. However, we will need to contact a prior supervisor if such a request is made.A letter of application/cover letter is recommended but not required. Official transcripts are required prior to hire and are not required at the time of application.
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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
.
Questions regarding career opportunities at Pennington Biomedical should be sent to
hrm@pbrc.edu
.
Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.
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!
Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.
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Pennington Biomedical Research Center/LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Contact Information:
Questions or concerns can be directed to PBRC Human Resources at 225-763-2776 or
hrm@pbrc.edu
.
