Research Assistant - Biological Science (Nordman Lab)
About The Position
This Research Assistant position will be part of the Nordman Lab in the Department of Biological Sciences at Vanderbilt University and is a key research position responsible for supporting the research, organization and day-to-day operations in the laboratory. The Nordman lab is accepting applications for a Research Assistant to join our group. The Nordman laboratory uses biochemical, genetic, cell biological, genomic and proteomic approaches to study metazoan genome duplication and maintenance. The successful applicant will be responsible for supporting the research, organization and day-to-day operations in the laboratory. The successful applicant must be self-motivated, extremely well organized and able to communicate clearly. Applicants with college level courses in genetics and biochemistry will be strongly preferred. We expect applicants to have at least one year of experience working in a lab or company that focuses on molecular biology.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in the fields of Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or related area
- Prior experience performing laboratory research is necessary
- Ability to work with others in a mutually respectful environment that values honesty, integrity and accountability is necessary
Nice To Haves
- College level courses in genetics and biochemistry
- At least one year of experience working in a lab or company that focuses on molecular biology
- Experience working with Drosophila
Responsibilities
- Performing independent research and supporting the research of others
- Ordering and receiving laboratory supplies
- Maintain and organize Drosophila stocks
- Prepare Drosophila culture medium and other laboratory stocks
- Independently perform molecular cloning projects, Western blotting, and protein purification
- Provide appropriate written documentation of experiments
- Prepare preliminary research progress reports
- Summarize test results appropriately
- Coordinate receipt / shipping of fungal cultures according to state, federal, and international guidelines
- Other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
