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About the Role
This term position requires strong organizational skills, attention to experimental detail, and the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with laboratory personnel and research teams. The role will work closely with personnel from both the Davies and Doran labs. This is a staff appointment established for a defined period of time, generally expected to exceed six months but not extend beyond one year.
Responsibilities
- Perform protein expression experiments, including preparation, optimization, and analysis of recombinant proteins.
- Maintain mammalian cell cultures using appropriate sterile technique.
- Culture and handle mouse and human primary cells, including macrophages.
- Generate bone marrow-derived macrophages from mice.
- Assist with in vivo mouse studies in accordance with approved experimental protocols.
- Handle mice and perform procedures such as intraperitoneal (i.p.) injections and oral gavage after appropriate training and authorization.
- Collect, dissect, and isolate tissues from mice for downstream analyses.
- Process biological samples, including cells, tissues, and protein preparations.
- Perform routine molecular and cellular biology assays as required by the research project.
- Maintain accurate and timely laboratory records, sample inventories, and experimental documentation.
- Prepare reagents, buffers, and culture media.
- Operate, clean, and maintain laboratory equipment.
- Follow institutional, federal, and laboratory-specific requirements for biosafety, animal care, and research compliance.
- Contribute to data collection, interpretation, laboratory meetings, and preparation of reports, presentations, and research materials.
- Assist with ordering supplies and maintaining a clean, organized, and safe laboratory environment.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, biomedical sciences, or a related field.
- Previous laboratory research experience including experience working with laboratory mice and with mammalian cell culture and aseptic technique.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain accurate laboratory records and follow detailed protocols.
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative research team.
Skills
- Protein expression
- Mammalian cell culture
- Aseptic technique
- Primary cell culture
- Mouse handling
- Intraperitoneal (i.p.) injections
- Oral gavage
- Tissue collection
- Sample processing
- Molecular biology assays
- Cellular biology assays
- Laboratory record keeping
- Reagent preparation
- Buffer preparation
- Culture media preparation
- Laboratory equipment operation
- Biosafety compliance
- Animal care compliance
- Research compliance
- Data collection
- Data interpretation
- Report preparation
- Presentation preparation
- Supply ordering
- Biochemical techniques
- Immunology
- Flow cytometry
- Microscopy
- Protein analysis techniques
Location
- Nashville, Tennessee
Work Type
- Full-time
- Term position (November 1, 2026 - October 31, 2027)
- Requires flexibility for occasional evening or weekend work
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree in biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, biomedical sciences, or a related field.
About the Company
- At Vanderbilt University, our work is in service to an important and noble mission in which every member of our community serves in advancing knowledge and transforming lives on a daily basis.
- Located in Nashville, Tennessee, on a 330+ acre campus and arboretum dating back to 1873, Vanderbilt is proud to have been named as one of “America’s Best Large Employers” as well as a top employer in Tennessee and the Nashville metropolitan area by Forbes for several years running.
- We welcome those who are interested in learning and growing professionally with an employer that strives to create, foster and sustain opportunities as an employer of choice.
- We understand you have a choice when choosing where to work and pursue a career. We understand you are unique and have a story. We want to hear it. We encourage you to apply today so that you might become a part of our story.
Equal Opportunity
- Vanderbilt University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
- We value diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from candidates with varied backgrounds and experiences.
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.