Molecular Biology Research Associate

Vanderbilt University Medical Center; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville seeks a Research Assistant III to support the Georgiev laboratory. The role involves culturing cells, performing molecular biology, phage display, ELISA, and protein expression with minimal supervision, contributing to ongoing projects.

The successful candidate will record data meticulously, maintain lab equipment, and assist in translating protocols into reliable experiments, while collaborating in a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 2 years relevant experience.
• Experience with plasmid preparation, cloning, DNA mutagenesis, phage display library construction and screening, ELISA, and culturing and transfecting mammalian cells is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, conduct and evaluate experiments and assays of varying complexity.
• Record, compile, interpret, and communicate data/results.
• Prepare reagents and maintain lab equipment; follow safety protocols.
• Train other employees and supervise projects or personnel.

Skills

Molecular biology

Cell culture

Phage display

ELISA

PCR

Data recording

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Flow cytometry

Protein expression/purification

DNA sequencing

Transfections

Job description

Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville seeks a Research Assistant III to support the Georgiev laboratory. The role involves culturing cells, performing molecular biology, phage display, ELISA, and protein expression with minimal supervision, contributing to ongoing projects.

The successful candidate will record data meticulously, maintain lab equipment, and assist in translating protocols into reliable experiments, while collaborating in a dynamic team environment.