Research Assistant

Meharry Medical College; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Meharry Medical College in Nashville, TN seeks a Research Assistant with strong wet lab experience to support PI and lab team in cell culture, microbiome and cytokine analyses. Proficiency with RT-PCR, ELISA and Western blotting is preferred, with attention to data recording and collaborative work with researchers.

The role involves handling clinical specimens and conducting various molecular biology experiments while maintaining rigorous lab practices and documentation.

Qualifications

• Experience with wet lab research (RT-PCR, Western blotting, ELISA, cell culture, animal handling) and ability to learn new methods.
• MS Excel proficiency for record keeping and data management.
• Background in microbiome and cytokine analysis is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform human cell and tissue culture studies, microbiome and cytokine analyses.
• Conduct IHC, Western blotting, RT-PCR and other wet-lab experiments as needed.
• Maintain lab equipment and environment.
• Keep records and analyze data.
• Assist PI and lab team with related duties.

Skills

Wet lab skills

RT-PCR

Cell culture

Data analysis

Communication

Teamwork

Education

BS/MS in Clinical Physiology/Biochemistry/Biomedical/Oral biology

Tools

MS Excel

ELISA

Western blot

Job description

The Research Assistant should have prior experience with multi-tasking skills in working wet lab/bench research. The research assistant will directly assist PI and PI lab and able to work with cell culture, processing clinical specimens and animal studies. This person must have adequate wet lab (ELISA's, Protein, RNA experiments; cellular/molecular) research experience, including microbiome and cytokine analysis in all kinds of specimens.

Daily Operations

• Human cell and tissue culture studies, microbiome and cytokine analysis in various specimens
• IHC, Western blotting, RT-PCR and other wet lab experiments as needed
• Lab maintenance
• Record keeping, data analysis
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Required Skills

• Prior experience in wet lab research (RT-PCR, Western blotting, ELISA, cell culture, animal handling, able to learn new methods etc)
• Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, particularly skills in MSExcel
• Experience in database creation
• Strong communication, organization and interpersonal skils

Preferred Skills

• Prior experience in wet lab research (RT-PCR, Western blotting, ELISA, cell culture, animal handling, able to learn new methods etc)
• Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, particularly skills in MSExcel
• Experience in database creation
• Strong communication, organization and interpersonal skills

Required Education and Experience

• BS/MS (Clinical/Physiology/Biochemistry/Biomedical/oral biology)
• 1-2 years of relevant experience working