Research Assistant

The Research Assistant I will work in the Andrew Glazer Lab at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN. The lab performs high-throughput studies of mutations that cause arrhythmias and other diseases. The goal of the research is to better diagnose and treat patients with inherited diseases. Please see our website at www.andrewglazerlab.com. If the applicant is planning on applying to graduate or medical school, 2 years in the lab is strongly preferred before graduate/medical school.

After training, the RA1 will perform under supervision a variety of tasks, including molecular biology, cell culture, and lab management tasks.

- Perform a variety of molecular biology protocols including: PCR, plasmid mutagenesis and cloning, DNA extraction, and DNA sequencing.

- Generate mutations in disease genes for high-throughput study.

- Perform tissue culture and flow cytometry protocols.

- Assist colleagues with lab supply orders and other lab management tasks.

- The applicant will report directly to Dr. Glazer in one-on-one meetings, participate in group meetings, and work closely with other lab members.

Qualifications:

- Completed or projected Bachelor's Degree

- Ability to interact with students, faculty and/or staff in a team environment

- Some coursework in biology and experience or training with molecular biology or lab research.

To be considered for the position, you must include a resume or CV when you apply. Applicants without an attached resume or CV will be rejected.

About Our Department:

The lab is located at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. We are affiliated with the Department of Medicine, Vanderbilt Center for Arrhythmia Research and Therapeutics (VanCART), Division of Clinical Pharmacology, and Vanderbilt Genetics Institute. Vanderbilt Medical Center offers excellent benefits for our staff. Many other benefits are also attractively designed - http://hr.vanderbilt.edu/benefits/benefitspackage.php

Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center:

Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded and your abilities challenged. It is a place where your diversity — of culture, thinking, learning and leading — is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt’s mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research.

Vanderbilt University is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• University

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Research: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Nashville, TN 37232: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person