Research Assistant | Laboratory of Molecular Metabolism | The Rockefeller University Job at The Rockefeller University, New York, NY

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  • The Rockefeller University
  • New York, NY

Job Description

Organization Overview


The Cohen lab consists of 15 lab members (Research Assistants, Graduate Students, and Postdocs) studying the molecular basis of obesity-associated diseases. Our studies focus on the biology of white and brown adipose tissue and span from basic molecular and cell biology to whole animal physiology and human subjects.
Overview



The Research Assistant will assist in and oversee experiments involving animal phenotyping (metabolic analyses including indirect calorimetry) and bench work such as molecular biology and biochemistry. The Research Assistant will also be responsible for lab operations including ordering, budgeting, and maintenance of equipment.


Responsibilities



Responsibilities include the following:

  • Bench work including molecular biology and biochemistry techniques
  • Animal colony maintenance and phenotyping
  • Lab management activities including ordering supplies and maintaining equipment

Qualifications



Required:

  • Bachelor's degree 
  • Working with animal models, cell culture, molecular biology and biochemistry techniques

Preferred:

  • Previous experience in metabolic phenotyping in animal models (glucose and insulin tolerance tests, indirect calorimetry) and cells (respiration, viral transduction)
  • Previous experience with ordering laboratory supplies

The Rockefeller University does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the characteristics listed above.

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on various factors, including but not limited to organizational budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The hiring range provided represents The Rockefeller University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.


Compensation Range: Min


USD $50,000.00/Yr.
Compensation Range: Max


USD $55,000.00/Yr.

About The Rockefeller University

The Rockefeller University is a world-renowned center for research and graduate education in the biomedical sciences, chemistry, bioinformatics and physics. The university's 72 laboratories conduct both clinical and basic research and study a diverse range of biological and biomedical problems with the mission of improving the understanding of life for the benefit of humanity.

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