Research Assistant I

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Organization:

PMI Molecular Pathogenesis

Job Summary:

A research laboratory has an immediate opening for a Research Assistant I position. The laboratory's primary focus is characterizing the pathogenesis of thyroid and colon cancer to improve both diagnostics and therapeutics. The candidate must have demonstrated experience in cell culture and molecular biology techniques. Programming experience and familiarity with R is highly desired. The candidate must be self-motivated with excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

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The Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology offers a variety of post-doctoral fellowship opportunities for individuals with the M.D., Ph.D., D.V.M., or equivalent degree. Fellowships can be purely research-oriented experiences, and opportunities for these positions can be found at Employment and Training Opportunities. In addition to postdoctoral research fellowships, the department offers fellowship opportunities combining advanced subspecialty clinical training with related research experience. For additional information, please visit https://www.vumc.org/pmi/.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES • ·

        Performs PCR , qRT-PCR and NGS under direct supervision

·         Performs data collection, analysis, and visualization

·         Performs computational analysis of sequencing data

·         Maintains a mouse colony

·         Reads and follows all experimental protocols and accurately documents all laboratory activities

·         Orders laboratory reagents and maintains laboratory equipment

·         Maintains chemical and biological inventory

·         Maintains safety documentation

·         Relates data to the PI in written, graphical and oral communications

·         Prepares material for presentations, publications, and proposals

·         Participates in manuscript preparation

Our Academic Enterprise is one of the nation’s longest serving and most prestigious academic medical centers. Through its historic bond with Vanderbilt University and integral role in the School of Medicine, Vanderbilt Health cultivates distinguished research and educational programs to advance a clinical enterprise that provides compassionate and personalized care and support for millions of patients and family members each year.

World-leading academic departments and comprehensive centers of excellence pursue scientific discoveries and transformational educational and clinical advances across the entire spectrum of health and disease.

Aligning with Vanderbilt Health’s Strategic Directions, the Office of Research provides shared research resources, administrative expertise and professional guidance to enable the trans-disciplinary environment and highly collaborative culture that advances discovery and training for all the research faculty, trainees, students and staff. 

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