Research Assistant 2, Pediatric Gastroenterology

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Nashville, TN, United States
On-site
Conduct and evaluate experiments
Analyze and summarize experimental data
Follow experimental protocols
The lab research focuses on the regulation of intestinal homeostasis as it relates to the gut microbial-host interaction and intestinal inflammation

Job Summary

  • The lab research focuses on the regulation of intestinal homeostasis as it relates to the gut microbial-host interaction and intestinal inflammation.
  • Under moderate supervision, conduct and evaluate experiments and assays, analyze and summarize experimental data/results, and communicate data/results.
  • Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated.

Matching Summary

The lab research focuses on the regulation of intestinal homeostasis as it relates to the gut microbial-host interaction and intestinal inflammation.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Conduct and evaluate experiments
  • Analyze and summarize experimental data
  • Follow experimental protocols
  • Maintain personal knowledge of scientific trends

Nice-to-have

  • Interpersonal skills with warmth
  • Professionalism and cultural sensitivity
  • Assist PI and lab team in modifications

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant academic area
  • 2 years of relevant experience
  • Experience with cell and organoid culture
  • Experience with bacterial culture
  • Experience with Western blot analysis
  • Experience with immunohistochemistry
  • Experience with immunocytochemistry
  • Experience with microscope usage
  • Experience with PCR assays
  • Experience with ELISA
  • Experience with apoptosis assay
  • Experience with flow cytometry
  • Experience with animal studies

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