Research Technician

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About this opportunity:

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.

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.

How to apply:

For inquiries about this opportunity, please contact:

Dr. Bart Pederson bapederson@bsu.edu

The following documents are required in this application:

1. Cover letter

2. Resume - (Do not use the Autofill from Resume feature.)

What we offer:

At Ball State University, we understand the importance of balancing professional responsibilities with personal well-being. That's why we offer paid 24 vacation days, 12 sick days and 10 holidays a year. Plus, our paid parental leave (6 weeks) is there for life's most significant moments. We offer affordable health and dental insurance, robust long-term disability and life insurance plans, as well a range of retirement benefits to provide financial security to you and your family. These benefits ensure that you can focus on your work and personal growth without worrying about the unexpected.

When you work for us, you are family. And to show our support of your family, we will cover 90 percent of your child's (or children's) undergraduate college tuition at Ball State. We do the same for you. In fact, we'll cover 100 percent of the tuition costs for you to earn you undergraduate degree and 80 percent of your graduate tuition. This offer is good from the very first day you start. It's just one way we do our part to uplift you.

Let's fly together toward a secure and prosperous tomorrow.

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