Research Assistant, Pharmacology, Jones Lab
Research Assistant, Pharmacology, Jones Lab
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Job Description
The Research Assistant is involved in conducting in vivo studies in the Jones laboratory that assess the pharmacologic activity of compounds developed by the Warren Center for Neuroscience Drug Discovery (WCNDD) at Vanderbilt University. The principal function of this position is to provide support for ongoing research efforts related to the development of novel treatments for neurological and psychiatric diseases. This position reports directly to the Principal Investigator.
Key Functions and Expected Performance:
Under supervision assists with in vivoevaluation of pharmacokinetic and behavioral effects of novel compounds in rodents
Performs in vivo neuropharmacology assays including rodent circadian rhythm studies.
Performs neuroanatomical studies including perfusions cutting of brains and histochemical/immunohistochemical staining on brain tissue
Maintains and genotypes colonies of genetically modified rodents
Maintains lab inventory
Maintains and troubleshoots laboratory equipment
Analyzes results using computer-aided data analysis software
Maintains accurate databases and experimental notebooks of results
Communicates results in a timely fashion to an integrated team of multidisciplinary scientists
Assists with general laboratory operation and inventory
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in chemistry biology biochemistry or related is necessary
- 1-2 years experience is necessary
- Previous laboratory experience is strongly preferred
- Previous scientific work with rodents is strongly preferred
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs as well as basic computer skills are strongly preferred
- Excellent organizational oral and written communication skills are necessary
- Attention to detail is necessary
- Team player is necessary
Employment Type
Full-Time
