**Overview** Under direct supervision, the **Research Assistant (Animal Physiology Core)** coordinates and conducts the services for the Animal Physiology Core. The Core focuses on performing physiological evaluations of metabolism and behavior in rodent models for the research of diabetes, obesity and associated complications. As a health care organization, we have the responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. We require that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) and COVID-19 as a condition of employment. **Responsibilities** + Assists in the management of the online service schedule: schedules services, tracks service progress and fulfills orders completed by the Core. Interacts with the Core Administrator to complete chargebacks for rendered services. + Acts as liaison between the Animal Physiology core, Joslin laboratories, and external user laboratories. + Coordinates, ships and receives exported and imported animals to and from external users. + Assists investigators to design experiments by optimizing the services they need for the experiment and suggesting appropriate options for the experiment. + Performs research procedures on mice including but not limited to metabolic testing, behavioral analysis, body mass composition, blood pressure monitoring and telemetry. + Records and analyzes data from procedures and generates reports for investigators. Help investigators analyze data generated by the Core lab by providing the raw data from each procedure. Generates data from quality control tests and manufacturers specification for comparison to historical results. + Perform animal care necessary to studies, including providing food and water to the animals. + Troubleshoots and maintains equipment, computer programs and schedules repairs if necessary + Evaluates equipment for additional new services in response to researcher needs. + Generates annual usage reports for Core services by investigators. + Other duties as assigned. **Qualifications** + BA/BS in biology or related field + Minimum 1 year of experience in a biology/biomedical science research lab preferred. + Undergraduate research experience in an independent study lab based project desirable + Certification by the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science is desirable and but will be trained and certified by AALAS if not + Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and ability to navigate at a basic level within various web-based applications. + Comfortable managing computerized data + Familiarity with basic laboratory instruments and equipment – in a laboratory setting preferred. + Ability to learn how to analyze physiologic data + Willingness to work with live mice and handle mouse cages + Manual dexterity for handling live mice and equipment setup + Ability to follow general instructions and procedures, as provided. + Strong organizational and communication skills (communicate clearly and effectively via verbal and written instruction). + Attention to detail and ability to concentrate on multiple tasks + Ability to prioritize responsibilities – through completion. + Ability to work independently and with others in the core - to interact respectfully with other employees, professional staff and/or external contacts Joslin is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minority/Female/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans. Joslin values diversity and inclusion, and we encourage diversity applicants. Joslin Diabetes Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and it is the policy of Joslin to prohibit discrimination of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, marital/parental status, disability status, protected veteran status or any other status protected by law. We comply with the laws and regulations set forth by the U.S. Department of Labor: EEO is the Law and EEO is the Law Supplement. ACCOMMODATIONS FOR APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES Joslin Diabetes Center is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans’ Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact (617) 309-2595 for assistance. **Location** _US-MA-Boston_ **Job ID** _R3866-25_ **\# Positions** _1_ **Category** _Research - Research_