Research Assistant Senior

A Research Assistant II position is open to provide support to a project between Oak Ridge National Lab and Meharry Medical College + Fisk University. The individual will work closely with students (undergrad/grad/medical), postdoctoral fellows, and the laboratory manager in a dynamic laboratory environment. The key role of the RA II will be to perform administrative, research, and technical duties for the laboratory. Primary responsibility will be to support many aspects of well-functioning wetlab, including production of recombinant proteins, crystallization of proteins, and determining the structure of proteins using neutron diffraction, equipment care, supply inventory maintenance, and other essential tasks. The ability to function independently, and as part of a team, is critical. Must communicate clearly, be organized, and have attention to detail. This RA II position will focus on a collaborative effort to accelerate the discovery of structural mechanisms using DNP-enhanced neutron protein crystallography. An ideal applicant would be highly motivated with strong analytical skills and enjoy working independently as well as in a collaborative environment. A background in protein expression and purification techniques (bacterial and mammalian) is desirable. Experience with computing, coding related to structural biology are a plus.

Essential Responsibilities:

Protein production; Structural determination of proteins using X ray and neutron diffraction; manage structural biology software and assist with installation, as needed. Some travel to ORNL maybe required Writing and updating laboratory protocols. Test and evaluate quality of reagents. Assemble research data for presentation and/or reports Maintain laboratory equipment including centrifuges, incubated shakers Supervision of graduate/undergraduate students; Maintain laboratory equipment including centrifuges, incubated shakers Maintain laboratory equipment including centrifuges, incubated shakers

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Protein expression/purification; bacterial and mammalian systems Maintain laboratory equipment including centrifuges, incubated shakers

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Preferred:

Maintain laboratory equipment including centrifuges, incubated shakers

Education and Experience Required:

Demonstrated experience in protein chemistry or macromolecular crystallography preferred. Experience in other techniques of structural biology (MX, NMR, SAXS, cryoEM etc.) highly desired. Excellent organizational, communication and presentation skills. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. The responsibilities listed may be subject to change at any time and individuals may be asked to perform duties outside of their regular responsibilities to support the ongoing operations and mission Meharry Medical College and its facilities. About Meharry Meharry Medical College was founded just 11 years after the end of the Civil War with the mission of educating African Americans to serve the underserved. Today, the nation's largest private, historically black academic health sciences center has trained thousands of health care professionals. Three out of every four Meharrians return to urban or rural communities to serve others by providing medical or dental services. Our faith-based roots within the United Methodist Church inspire us to respect and serve all. Our standards are high within an educational environment that is nurturing. We believe that health equity is key to alleviating suffering. Whether our graduates are physicians, dentists, scientists, professors or public health professionals, the Meharry experience equips them to affect the world as a force for change led by our motto: "Worship of God Through Service to Mankind." Mission Meharry Medical College is a global academic health sciences center advancing health equity through innovative research, transformative education, exceptional and compassionate health services and policy-influencing thought leadership. True to its legacy, Meharry empowers diverse populations to improve the well-being of humankind. Core Values Meharry Medical College is a community of scholars and learners committed to excellence Accountability with transparency Equity with inclusion Respect with collegiality Service with compassion Integrity without exception Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Meharry Medical College complies with Title IX and is an affirmative action employer. Candidates will be considered for employment without discrimination for an non-merit reason such as race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, handicap or veteran status. Contact For questions regarding employment, please contact 615-327-6336 or jobs@mmc.edu.