Research Assistant

Vanderbilt University • Nashville, TN

6h

About The Position

At Vanderbilt University , our work - regardless of title or role - is in service to an important and noble mission in which every member of our community serves in advancing knowledge and transforming lives on a daily basis. Located in Nashville, Tennessee, on a 330+ acre campus and arboretum dating back to 1873, Vanderbilt is proud to have been named as one of “America’s Best Large Employers” as well as a top employer in Tennessee and the Nashville metropolitan area by Forbes for several years running. We welcome those who are interested in learning and growing professionally with an employer that strives to create, foster and sustain opportunities as an employer of choice.
We understand you have a choice when choosing where to work and pursue a career. We understand you are unique and have a story. We want to hear it. We encourage you to apply today so that you might become a part of our story.
Vanderbilt University is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in neuroscience, biology, chemistry or a related field of study from an accredited institution of higher education required
• At least one year of laboratory experience strongly preferred
• Previous scientific work with rodents strongly preferred
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, particularly Microsoft Excel, strongly preferred
• Strong organizational, oral, and written communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of lab members required
• Attention to detail and work with minimal supervision required
• Self‐motivation with a strong sense of personal responsibility and accountability required

Responsibilities

• Assist with experiments, including fiber photometry, ex vivo electrophysiology, cryosectioning, immunohistochemistry, RNAscope in situ hybridization, survival stereotaxic surgery for microinjection of viral vector into the mouse brain, and rodent behavioral tests
• Analyze experimental results using computer‐aided data analysis software
• Maintain accurate databases and experimental notebooks of results
• Communicate results in a timely fashion
• Maintain and genotype mouse colonies
• Utilize the online Transnetyx/MyColony software application for managing/tracking mice
• Prepare buffers and reagents
• Assist with general laboratory operation and inventory

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level