Job Description

This Research Technician (VTS, part-time) position will be part of the Patel Lab in the Department of Biological Sciences at Vanderbilt University and is a key research position responsible for making lab reagents. Reporting directly to the lab PI, Dr. Maulik Patel, this position will be expected to work 10-15 hrs/week over the summer and carry out lab assigned lab tasks that include but are not limited to making growth media plates, autoclaving, and preparing other buffers.

This is a part-time temporary position that for the duration of summer 2024.

The Department of Biological Sciences has an excellent staff to facilitate issue resolution involving personnel, financial management, supply and equipment orders proposal submission, and infrastructure. The faculty in the department carry out diverse research projects and often collaborate with other members within the department and in nearby departments. This department covers a broad spectrum of biology, from molecules and cells to tissues and organisms to populations and ecosystems. Award-winning faculty and graduate students teach and carry out research in Biochemistry, Structural Biology and Biophysics, Cell Biology, Genetics, Molecular Biology, Computational Biology, Evolutionary Biology, Ecology, Developmental Biology, and Neurobiology.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Make worm growth media plates.

• Autoclave and wash glassware.

• Prepare reagents, buffers, and solutions.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Highschool Diploma or GED is necessary.

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent directly related experience is preferred.

• Attention to detail is necessary.

• Some laboratory experience is preferred.

• Ability to work collaboratively on a team is preferred.

Supervisory Relationships

This position does not have supervisory responsibility; this position reports administratively to the departmental administrative manager and functionally to the Lab PI.

Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

At Vanderbilt University, we are intentional about and assume accountability for fostering advancement and respect for equity, diversity, and inclusion for all students, faculty, and staff. Our commitment to diversity makes us who we are. We have created a community that celebrates differences and lets individuality thrive. As part of this commitment, we actively value diversity in our workplace and learning environments as we seek to take advantage of the rich backgrounds and abilities of everyone. The diverse voices of Vanderbilt represent an invaluable resource for the University in its efforts to fulfill its mission and strive to be an example of excellence in higher education.

Vanderbilt University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

Please note, all candidates selected for an offer of employment are subject to pre-employment background checks, which may include but are not limited to, based on the role for which they have been selected: criminal history, education verification, social media review, motor vehicle records, credit history, and professional license verification