Research Assistant I vacancy at Vanderbilt University in Nashville

Vanderbilt University is hiring Research Assistant I on Fri, 07 Jun 2013 18:00:14 GMT. The Ihrie lab is seeking a full-time research assistant to assist in laboratory experiments studying stem cells in the adult brain and brain tumors. Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, preferably in a scientific discipline. Prior experience in research laboratory work is preferred. Job responsibilities will include ordering supplies, maintaining laboratory reagents and...

Research Assistant I

Location: Nashville Tennessee

Description: Vanderbilt University is hiring Research Assistant I right now, this vacancy will be placed in Tennessee. Detailed specification about this vacancy opportunity kindly see the descriptions. The Ihrie lab is seeking a full-time research assistant to assist in laboratory experiments studying stem cells in the adult brain and brain tumors. Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, ! preferably in a scientific discipline. Prior experience in research laboratory work is preferred.

Job responsibilities will include ordering supplies, maintaining laboratory reagents and purchasing records, and assisting the PI and laboratory members with experiments.Applicants should have excellent time management skills, solid written and oral communication skills, and references that can attest to their reliability, trustworthiness, and ability to work independently. Expertise in molecular biology, immunohistochemical staining, microscopy, microdissection, virus preparation and titration, stereotaxic surgery, or animal work would also be considered assets. Prior experience in managing teams (e.g. running student organizations or similar groups) is also desirable but not required. Successful candidates may be included as authors in research publications and will have the opportunity to develop independent research projects upon satisfactory initial performance re! views.

Characteristics of a successful applicant:

• Reliable and trustworthy (will have to manage controlled substance and narcotics inventories)
• Excellent time management skills
• Good writing and oral communication skills
• Experience with molecular biology (DNA/RNA and vector cloning) or flow cytometry a plus
• Must be comfortable working with animals; does not need experience in this area
• Experience working with others (e.g. running student organizations) a plus

Anticipated job responsibilities:

• 25% ordering, record keeping and lab maintenance
• 25% training and orienting new lab members
• 50% experiments and benchwork

Additional Information:
This is a full-time position.

Salary is dependent upon years of education and experience.

Background screens will be performed and education will be verified prior to employment. Please be prepared to provide required information and/or documen! tation.

Vanderbilt is a smoke-free workplace in compliance with the Non-Smoker Protection Act, Tennessee Code Annotated 39-17-1801-1810. In accordance with that law and Vanderbilt policy, smoking is prohibited in all buildings on Vanderbilt property and on the grounds of the campus with the exception of designated outdoor smoking areas.

Vanderbilt is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer

Basic Qualifications

Job requires a Bachelor's degree.
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This vacancy starts available on: Fri, 07 Jun 2013 18:00:14 GMT

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