Research Assistant II

3 weeks ago


Portland, United States MaineHealth Full time
Summary

Position Summary



  • This position is for someone interested in joining the research team within the , Scarborough, ME. This Research Assistant II will work under the guidance of Principal Investigator (PI), Anyonya Guntur, and will split time between his lab and the dynamic .

    Research in the Guntur Lab is focused primarily on studying the bioenergetics of osteoblasts and adipocytes, focusing on mitochondrial dynamics and mitophagy. This research uses transgenic mouse models to investigate the skeleton in both development and disease conditions. The successful applicant should have some exposure to working with mouse models. This candidate will conduct a variety of laboratory procedures: assist the PI and other lab members in maintaining mouse colonies; set-up, operate, and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment; monitor experiments; make observations; and calculate and record results. The Research Assistant II must be able to recognize problems or deviations in experimental conditions and notify appropriate personnel. After the onboarding and training phase, they should be able to master routine techniques and procedures relevant to the overall goals of the lab. Having previous experience in genotyping and tissue collections will be useful, but not required.

    Responsibilities to the Physiology Core will include in vitro cellular metabolic studies and statistical analysis of in vivo metabolic cage experiments. Having previous experience in statistical analysis and cell culture skills would be beneficial but we are willing to train the right candidate.

    This position is a fully onsite role at our Scarborough, ME research facility.

    The availability of this position is directly related to grant funding.

    Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)



    • Education: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.

      License/Certifications: N/A

      Experience: 1 + years of relevant experience.

      Demonstrated ability above that of a Research Assistant I.

      Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate and work effectively.

      Visual acuity, manual dexterity, math skills and a scientific acumen are required.

      Additional Information

      With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you'll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them - both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it.

      We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow - programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family.

      MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you're looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, apply today.

      Additional Information Maine Medical Center is a Magnet designated 700-bed tertiary care and teaching institution. MMC is Maine's largest hospital and a state-wide health care resource. MMC offers outstanding career opportunities and quality of life in Portland.

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