The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Location
Type, TX | United States
Job description
The Touchstone Center for Diabetes Research is devoted to the study of the cells and tissues that are either contributing to or are affected by diabetes and its related diseases. Research in the Touchstone Center for Diabetes Research focuses on both basic and clinical aspects of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, and questions related to the impact of diabetes and obesity on cardiovascular disease outcome and cancer incidence.
The Center is currently focusing on the identification and physiological characterization of adipocyte-specific gene products and the elucidation of pathways that are an integral part of the complex set of reactions that drive adipogenesis. The Center hopes to unravel novel mechanisms and identify novel proteins that could serve as potential links between the adipocyte and the process of whole-body energy homeostasis, thereby defining novel targets for pharmacological intervention and further define the role of adipose tissue as an endocrine tissue. Until recently, adipose tissue has been a mere storage compartment of triglycerides. It is now becoming clear that adipocytes are highly responsive to extracellular stimuli, play a central role in overall energy homeostasis and are also essential for certain aspects of the immune system.
The Touchstone Center for Diabetes Research is looking for a Research Technician II to join the team. This position will focus on the physiology and the pathophysiology of obesity and diabetes and the associated rodent models. The ideal candidate will obtain in depth training on state-of-the-art phenotyping equipment and biochemical and molecular biology techniques in one of the world-wide leading diabetes laboratories.
· Bachelor’s degree with major coursework in field of assignment and no experience required. or
· Two (2) years college with emphasis in coursework in field of assignment and two (2) years of laboratory experience at level of Laboratory Technical Assistant or equivalent. or
· High school graduation or GED and four (4) years laboratory experience to include two (2) years at level of Laboratory Technical Assistant or equivalent.
· Perform general laboratory duties assistance for post-doctoral fellows and students in their rodent experiments.
· Genotyping/ID of mice, mouse handling during experiments and sample preparation for experiments extraction, isolation, and creation of cDNA libraries by reverse transcription.
· Transgenic founder line screening and mouse colony management.
· Transgenic animal phenotyping.
· Perform analytical assays as per described protocol.
· Preparation of biological samples.
· Genotyping of mice.
· Assist in collection of data for project reports.
· Read literature and confer with supervisor concerning implementation of new procedures and next experimental steps.
· Active intellectual involvement in experimental design actively encouraged.
· Laboratory housekeeping, organization, and ordering of consumables.
Performs routine scientific and medical research work in science areas such as biology, chemistry, physics, or other related scientific field.
· Assembles and/or operates various laboratory equipment and apparatus.
· Records research data in accordance with prescribed procedures, discussing results with supervisor.
· Assists in collection of data for project reports.
· Reads literature and confers with supervisor concerning implementation of new procedures.
· May plan for, and provide working supervision to, work of laboratory personnel of lower grade engaged in limited phase of research project.
· Performs other duties as assigned.
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