Research Specialist Sr, Molecular Physiology and Biophysics na Vanderbilt University
Vanderbilt University · Nashville, Estados Unidos Da América · Onsite
- Senior
- Escritório em Nashville
This Research Specialist Senior position is critical to all our projects and in integral part of the lab. The individual will be working with animals during research surgeries and experiments. The individual will also have operation and administrative duties along with assisting in the coordination of lab events and team meetings.
Research and Technical Leadership:
Independently perform major and minor surgeries
Prepare surgical instruments for use in survival surgeries and minor procedures
Responsible for the upkeep of animal records and drug logs
Meet with state and federal regulatory entities to ensure lab research compliance
Instrumental in the research of new surgical techniques and protocol optimization
Innovate new methods to improve experimental design and logistics
Operations and Administration:
Manage procurement and inventory
Order supplies
Serve as expense delegate for leadership
Negotiate favorable pricing on new equipment
Support day-to-day operational and administrative needs for leadership
Standardize lab organization
Team Development:
Lead training and mentoring of students and junior staff
Coordinate lab events and team meetings
Arrange meetings with potential new collaborators across multiple disciplines
Collaborate with veterinary staff to develop and implement new management techniques
Collaborate with IT to remediate technical issues
Qualifications
Bachelor of Science is required
6 years of lab experience is necessary
3 years of experience working with animals is necessary
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively
Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, as well as basic computer skills are required.
Attention to detail is necessary.
Team player is necessary.
Able to prepare chemical solutions.
Requires standing for long periods,
Have the ability to lift animals weighing 30 to 60 lbs.,
Company
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.
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.
