Wet Lab Research Assistant: Cell Culture & Molecular Analysis

Meharry Medical College; Tennessee; On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Meharry Medical College in Tennessee seeks a Research Assistant with wet lab experience to support the PI and lab activities, including cell culture, microbiome and cytokine analyses, ELISA, RT-PCR and related molecular work.

You will perform assays, maintain accurate records, analyze data, and help with lab upkeep while collaborating across teams in a dynamic, multi-tasking environment.

1–2 years of relevant experience is preferred; BS/MS in a clinical/biomedical field is acceptable.

Qualifications

• BS/MS or higher in Biomedical/Physiology/Biochemistry or related field.
• 1–2 years of relevant wet-lab experience.

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 and equipment; ensure proper record keeping and data analysis.
• Assist PI and lab personnel; support related duties as assigned.

Skills

Wet lab

RT-PCR

Western blot

ELISA

Cell culture

Animal handling

MS Excel

Database creation

Data analysis

Record keeping

Communication skills

Education

BS/MS in Biomedical/Physiology/Biochemistry

Tools

MS Excel

Database creation

Job description

Meharry Medical College in Tennessee seeks a Research Assistant with wet lab experience to support the PI and lab activities, including cell culture, microbiome and cytokine analyses, ELISA, RT-PCR and related molecular work.

You will perform assays, maintain accurate records, analyze data, and help with lab upkeep while collaborating across teams in a dynamic, multi-tasking environment.

1–2 years of relevant experience is preferred; BS/MS in a clinical/biomedical field is acceptable.