Research Asst 1
Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN
•Onsite
About The Position
Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) is seeking a Research Assistant I to join a basic science laboratory and team-based project. The ideal candidate will possess a positive attitude, analytical thinking skills, attention to detail, and a strong work ethic. This role involves supporting specified research projects under direct supervision, collecting and assessing data, and assisting with general laboratory operations. The position offers opportunities for additional training and is part of an organization committed to advancing health and wellness through patient care, education, and research.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or a related discipline is required.
- At least one year of research experience is required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in biochemistry, microbiology, molecular biology, and/or protein purification.
Responsibilities
- Provide, under direct supervision, support for specified research projects; collect, assess, and communicate data/results.
- Assist in general laboratory operation and inventory.
- Preparation of standard buffers and common use reagents.
- Generation of recombinant DNA reagents needed for preparation of site-directed mutants and strains.
- Expression and purification of proteins from bacterial and mammalian cells.
- Execution of ELISA based protein assays.
- Analysis of protein-protein binding interactions and affinity.
- Execution of cell-based functional assays.
- Under supervision, run experiments, assays, and record results.
- Read and follow experimental protocols (May include animal handling, tissue culture, etc.).
- Compile and communicate results to supervisor.
- Follow University safety protocols (may include use of combustibles, radioactivity, toxic material, and/or carcinogenics).
- Perform calculations involving molarity, % solutions, and serial dilutions.
- Prepare and operate equipment in experimental procedures.
- May include blood gas analyzer, centrifuge, pH meter, spectrophotometer, autoclave, scintillation counter, electrophoresis unit, analytical balance, etc.
- Maintain and repair equipment according to manufacturer and university guidelines.
- Ensure Laboratory is prepared for experiments.
- Maintain inventories.
- Maintain sterile conditions as required.
- Prepare reagents.
- Clean equipment.
Benefits
- health
- disability
- retirement
- wellness offerings
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
