As a Research Assistant I, you will perform a diverse range of laboratory procedures under the general supervision of Principal Investigator, Aaron Brown or his designee. A key responsibility will be the oversight and monitoring of animal husbandry, encompassing comprehensive management of the mouse colony. This involves breeding strains with various genetic backgrounds, genotyping, conducting in vivo experiments, and handling sample collection and analysis. You will also be responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining laboratory instruments and equipment, closely monitoring experiments, making observations, and accurately recording results. Recognizing and reporting problems or deviations in experimental conditions is crucial. Proficiency in routine techniques and procedures relevant to the lab’s overall goals is expected. Position availability is contingent upon grant funding.
Dr. Brown’s Laboratory at MaineHealth Institute for Research is at the forefront of combating obesity and metabolic syndrome, through innovative studies on stem cells and signaling pathways shaping adipose tissue. Our focus lies in developing models that unravel the mysteries of how brown and beige adipose tissue harness energy stored in fats to generate heat, presenting a promising avenue for natural weight loss promotion.
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