Research Asst 2 - ON SITE

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Vanderbilt Health is hiring a Research Asst. II for the Division of Molecular Pathogenesis in the Department of Pathology, Microbiology & Immunology. The role supports a collaborative, fast-paced biology project, using advanced molecular biology techniques such as cloning and protein purification, working with murine models, and analyzing and summarizing findings for presentations and publications. Experience maintaining mouse colonies and working in biocontainment is a plus but is not required. Under moderate supervision, the Research Asst. II conducts and evaluates experiments and assays; follows experimental protocols, which may include animal handling and tissue culture; records, interprets, and communicates results; and prepares research documentation and preliminary progress reports. The role also includes preparing reagents, maintaining sterile conditions and inventories, operating and troubleshooting equipment, and ensuring the laboratory is ready for experiments while following safety procedures. The position is based on site at Vanderbilt Medical Center North, 1211 21st Ave S., Nashville, Tennessee. The schedule is Monday through Friday during traditional daytime business hours. The Division’s research spans microbiology, immunology, inflammation, cancer biology, and vascular biology.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
Two years of relevant experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience maintaining mouse colonies.
Experience working in biocontainment.

Responsibilities

Conduct and evaluate experiments and assays under moderate supervision.
Understand and follow experimental protocols, which may include animal handling and tissue culture.
Record, compile, interpret, and communicate data and results.
Follow University safety protocols, which may involve combustibles, radioactivity, toxic materials, or carcinogens.
Perform calculations involving molarity, percentage solutions, and serial dilutions.
Prepare, operate, and troubleshoot equipment used in experimental procedures.
Read and follow equipment manuals and maintain or repair equipment according to manufacturer and University guidelines.
Ensure the laboratory is prepared for experiments.
Maintain inventories and sterile conditions as required.
Prepare reagents and demonstrate appropriate procedures and techniques.
Recognize problems, suggest solutions, and assist with modifications as directed.
Provide written documentation of experiments and prepare preliminary research progress reports.
Summarize test results appropriately.
Use molecular biology techniques, including cloning and protein purification, work with murine models, and analyze and summarize findings for presentations and publications.