Description
Research Assistant II
JOB SUMMARY:
| As a Research Assistant II in the Voice Biology Lab, in collaboration with the PI, you will set up, conduct experiments, and continue research projects following protocols including the appropriate recording of data and reporting of standard or variant results. Additionally, you will assist in other laboratory and research functions such as ordering, and occasional assistance with supervision of students. In a state-of-the-art research space shared with investigators in Otolaryngology, you will work in primary cell culture, analysis of human and animal frozen and paraffin sections through basic histology and immunofluorescence, microscopy, and RT-PCR. The goal of the Voice Biology Lab is to identify the mechanisms by which the vocal folds withstand and recover from repeated vibratory injury. In doing so, the hope is to identify potential mechanisms by which improper wound healing that results in voice disorders can be mitigated in heavy voice users. Applicants with a variety of backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Skills listed below are preferred, but on-the-job training can also be provided for many of the techniques used in the lab. Department Summary : In the Vanderbilt Bill Wilkerson Center, we diagnose and treat hearing, speech, language, and cognitive problems that affection communication. Our team of more than 100 experts includes Audiologists, Speech-Language Pathologist, Teachers of the Deaf, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, and Social Workers. We consistently offer every patient compassionate, personalized care. For additional information, please visit https://www.vanderbilthealth.com/billwilkerson/24359.
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Under moderate supervision, conduct and evaluate experiments and assays
- Understand and follow experimental protocols (may include animal handling, tissue culture, etc.)
- Record, compile, interpret, and communicate data/results
- Follow University safety protocols (may include use of combustibles, radioactivity, toxic material, and/or carcinogens)
- Perform calculations involving molarity, % solutions, and serial dilutions
- Prepare, operate and troubleshoot equipment in experimental procedures
- Read and follow all equipment manuals
- Maintain and repair equipment according to manufacturer and University guidelines
- Ensure Laboratory is prepared for experiments
- Maintain inventories
- Maintain sterile conditions as required
- Prepare reagents
- Demonstrate an understanding of acceptable procedures and techniques
- Recognize problems and suggest solutions
- Assist in modifications as directed
- Provide appropriate written documentation of experiments
- Prepare preliminary research progress reports
- Summarize test results appropriately
