Job description
The Dewar lab is a mid-sized lab seeking a research tech who will spend most of their time performing research, with some time spent maintaining lab infrastructure. The new research tech will be directly mentored and instructed by the Principle Investigator, Dr Dewar, in planning, conducting, and presenting research. It is expected that the new research tech will produce enough data for a first author publication within 2 years of joining the lab. We have a strong post-baccalaureate training record: our past two research techs each produced enough data for a first author publication and were admitted to PhD programs in the biomedical sciences. The Dewar lab also: prioritizes wellness; is committed to work-life balance; and strives to be a diverse, inclusive, and equitable working environment. Overall, this is an excellent opportunity for any recent college graduate looking to obtain research experience before applying to graduate school or medical school.
Assists in Research and Development:
- Uses agarose gels to analyze radioactive DNA intermediates of DNA replication and repair
- Uses protein gels and Western blotting to analyze proteins bound to DNA during different stages of DNA replication and repair
- Designs and clones DNA templates for in vitro replication assays
- Expresses and purifies proteins in bacteria and insect cells
- Tests antibodies by immunoprecipitation and western blotting
- Establishes and maintains human cell lines, and perform basic cell culture experiments
Maintains the lab’s frog (Xenopus laevis) colony:
- Organize and maintain a healthy frog colony
- Induce egg laying by injecting frogs with hormones
- Collect eggs for lab members’ experiments
Performs general lab and administrative duties:
- Prepare buffers and reagents
- Order supplies
- Receive packages
- Other tasks as directed by supervisor
- A Bachelor’s degree in cellular biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, or a related field from an accredited institution of higher education is necessary.
- Being comfortable working with animals is necessary.
- Ability to perform all basic calculations related to buffer composition (Molarity, dilution factor, etc.) is necessary.
At Vanderbilt University , our work - regardless of title or role - 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 through:
- Working and growing together as a community of communities... we are One Vanderbilt .
- Providing a work environment where every staff and faculty member can be their authentic and best self , while providing the resources and opportunities to learn and grow.
- Encouraging development, collaboration, and partnership both internally and externally while fostering the value that every member of the Vanderbilt community can lead and grow regardless of title or position.
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.
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