The Research Assistant should have prior experience with multi-tasking skills in working wet lab/bench research. The research assistant will directly assist PI and PI lab and able to work with cell culture, processing clinical specimens and animal studies. This person must have adequate wet lab (ELISA's, Protein, RNA experiments; cellular/molecular) research experience, including microbiome and cytokine analysis in all kinds of specimens. Daily Operations Human cell and tissue culture studies, microbiome and cytokine analysis in various specimens IHC, Western blotting, RT-PCR and other wet lab experiments as needed Lab maintenance Record keeping, data analysis Performs other related duties as assigned Required Skills Prior experience in wet lab research (RT-PCR, Western blotting, ELISA, cell culture, animal handling, able to learn new methods etc) Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, particularly skills in MSExcel Experience in database creation Strong communication, organization and interpersonal skils Preferred Skills Prior experience in wet lab research (RT-PCR, Western blotting, ELISA, cell culture, animal handling, able to learn new methods etc) Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, particularly skills in MSExcel Experience in database creation Strong communication, organization and interpersonal skills. Required Education and Experience BS/MS (Clinical/Physiology/Biochemistry/Biomedical/oral biology) 1-2 years of relevant experience working 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.