Under moderate supervision, set up, conduct experiments, and continue research projects following protocols including the appropriate recording of data and reporting of standard or variant results. Assist in other laboratory and research functions.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Under moderate supervision, conduct and evaluate experiments and assays

• Understand and follow experimental protocols (may include animal handling, tissue culture, etc.)

• Proficient or willing to learn mouse husbandry, maintenance, and experiments

• Proficient in basic cell culture techniques such as cell line transfection methods and lentiviral propagation/isolation methods

• Provide appropriate documentation of all experiments and maintain an electronic lab notebook

• Record, compile, interpret, and communicate data/results to supervisor

• Summarize test results appropriately

• Prepare preliminary research progress reports

• Follow responsible data management and sharing practices

• Create or maintain electronic versions of all lab SOPs

• Maintain lab inventories (chemicals, resources, reagents, office supplies) and prepare spreadsheets of all lab supplies, reagents, resources, etc.

• Follow University safety protocols (may include use of combustibles, radioactivity, toxic material, and/or carcinogens)

• Perform calculations involving molarity, % solutions, and serial dilutions

• Prepare reagents

• Prepare, operate and troubleshoot equipment in experimental procedures

• Read and follow all equipment manuals

• Maintain and repair equipment according to manufacturer and University guidelines

• Ensure laboratory is prepared for experiments

• Maintain sterile conditions as required

• Demonstrate an understanding of acceptable procedures and techniques

• Recognize problems and suggest solutions

• Assist in modifications as directed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience required

• Strong communication, organizational, and data management skills, positive and respectful attitude, dependability, and desire to be part of a growing team that participates in multidisciplinary collaborations with other lab groups

• Experience or willingness to work with laboratory animal models

• Experience with some of the following techniques: bioinformatics, RNA/DNA extraction, PCR, Western blotting, sterile cell culture, bulk and/or single cell sequencing, fluorescent microscopy, ELISAs preferred

• Experience working with animal models of disease preferred

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Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion At Vanderbilt University, we are intentional about and assume accountability for fostering advancement and respect for equity, diversity, and inclusion for all students, faculty, and staff. Our commitment to diversity makes us who we are. We have created a community that celebrates differences and lets individuality thrive. As part of this commitment, we actively value diversity in our workplace and learning environments as we seek to take advantage of the rich backgrounds and abilities of everyone. The diverse voices of Vanderbilt represent an invaluable resource for the University in its efforts to fulfill its mission and strive to be an example of excellence in higher education. Vanderbilt University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.