Research Assistant I-PMI

Job Summary:

Research Assistant I needed with a positive attitude, analytical thinking skills, attention to detail, and a strong work ethic to join a laboratory in the Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology.

Department Summary:

The Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology at Vanderbilt has a long and rich history of excellence in teaching, clinical service, and research. Our collaborative efforts in personalized medicine in cancer, pharmacogenomics and the creation of Diagnostic Management Teams are at the "leading edge" of a revolution in the practice of pathology. The department lives and breathes our mantra that we are a "laboratory of the whole" for defining the future of pathology. We are committed to taking a leadership role in both basic and translational research in these areas of focus .

Position Shift: Days/Non-Exempt. Seeking candidate able to fulfill 2 year commitment in research.

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Key Responsibilities:

The preferred applicant will have had experience in molecular biology, protein purification, biochemistry, and/or structural biology.

Provide, under direct supervision, support for specified research projects; collect, assess, and communicate data/results.

Assist in general laboratory operation and inventory.

Duties will include:

- Preparation of standard buffers and common use reagents

- Generation of recombinant DNA reagents needed for preparation of site-directed mutants and strains

- Expression and purification of proteins

- Execution of protein binding and stability assays.

- Execution of cell-based functional assays.