Research Assistant
Vanderbilt University•Nashville, TN
•Onsite
About The Position
The position is in the laboratory of Kathy DelGiorno for a technician performing molecular biology analyses supporting multiple projects. This position will set up and conduct experiments, and implement long-term research projects following protocols including the appropriate recording and reporting of data. This position will assist in other laboratory and research functions and work closely with post-docs and students as part of the DelGiorno Lab team. Reporting directly to Dr. DelGiorno, the position is highly collaborative and requires excellent teamwork.
Requirements
- BA or BS degree
- Experience with general laboratory techniques is required
- Excellent communications skills and good teamwork is required
Nice To Haves
- Experience with animal handling and/or husbandry is preferred but not required
Responsibilities
- Independently or as part of a team, run experiments, assays, and record results
- Conduct scientific experiments for multiple research projects within the DelGiorno Lab
- Read and follow experimental protocols (includes animal handling, assays, husbandry, etc.)
- Compile and communicate results to supervisor and team
- Follow University safety protocols (may include use of combustibles, radioactivity, and/or toxic material)
- Prepare and operate equipment in experimental procedures
- Ensure laboratory is prepared for experiments
- Maintain inventories
- Maintain sterile conditions as required
- Prepare reagents
- Clean equipment
- Prepare reagents and materials
- Perform general husbandry tasks such as genotyping and delivering treatments
- Perform routine molecular biology approaches (qPCR, Western blot, ELISAs)
- Work closely as a team with DelGiorno Lab personnel to ensure cohesion and success of long-term experiments
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