Junior Research Assistant (Term), Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Position Available In Davidson, Tennessee

Junior Research Assistant (Term), Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Vanderbilt University – 3.9

Nashville, TN Job Details Full-time Estimated:

$45.3K – $54.4K a year 19 hours ago Qualifications Dissection RNA extraction Bachelor’s degree Organizational skills Communication skills Molecular biology Entry level Full Job Description Job Description The Research Assistant (Term) will have two key responsibilities. First, the research assistant will assist with design and validation of the biological activity of siRNA sequences in cultured cells (50% of their time). Second, the research assistant will assist with rat intrathecal surgeries and outcome measure assessments, including tissue analyses. The Lippmann Lab in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at Vanderbilt University seeks candidates to fill a research assistant position. The lab’s mission is to model, understand, and treat neurodegeneration using multidisciplinary approaches spanning engineering, neuroscience, and regenerative medicine. Please refer to www.lippmannlab.com to learn more about our research, team members, and news updates.

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A Term position is a staff position that exists for a period longer than six months but is not expected to last beyond one year. Although a position may exist for a specified or indefinite period, staff who accept term positions are not guaranteed employment for the entire period; they are employed for indefinite periods within the limit of the appointment. There are no guarantees of continued employment, either within the term or when the term ends. Duties and Responsibilities Molecular and cellular biological analyses Cell culture Transfections RNA extraction qRT-PCR Animal work Assist with rat intrathecal injections (animal preparation, compound injection) Perform checks on animal welfare Assist with necropsy and dissection Perform outcome measure assessments on tissue samples Other duties as assigned Qualifications A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., engineering, biology, biochemistry) is required. Strong communication and organizational skills are required. Diligence along with the ability and desire to maintain high quality records and safety standards are required. Experience in standard molecular biology techniques is strongly preferred. #LI-DNI