Research Engineer, Biomedical Engineering

The Research Engineer is part of a lab within Biomedical Engineering at Vanderbilt University School of Engineering.

Duties and Responsibilities

The key functions of the position is performing research, analyzing data, and documentation/recording all research results. They will evaluate and analyze experimental data in alignment with the labs core function.

• Run protein candidates on FPLC for analytical and preparative purposes
• Work with collaborators within and outside of the Lab to initiate new projects related to protein engineering
• Express and recombinant proteins
• Take responsibility for function and maintenance of bioreactor and FPLC instrumentation
• Other tasks as assigned
• DNA cleavage assays to measure engineered nuclease activity
• Learn about and employ various site modifications to nuclease enzymes
• Maintain lab notebook and records of all research results
• Order and stock precursors and supplies for protein expression
• Complete biolayer interferometry for targeting binding affinity analyses

Qualifications

• Ability to develop scientific research protocols and procedures is strongly preferred
• A professional attitude, high level of motivation, initiative and good work ethic is necessary
• Hands-on experience in protein expression research is necessary
• Higher education experience is strongly preferred
• Strong communication skills are necessary
• Ability to work independently with a high level of self-motivation is preferred
• Adaptability to ever changing projects and people is preferred
• Ability to understand and follow complex, detailed technical instructions is necessary
• Computer and database skills are preferred
• A Master’s/Ph.D. degree from an accredited institution of higher education is necessary
• Three to four years research experience is preferred
• Ability to analyze and interpret scientific data is strongly preferred
• Ability to learn new skills quickly is preferred
• Ability to maintain quality and safety standards is necessary

Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

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• Working and growing together as a community of communities... we are One Vanderbilt .
• Providing a work environment where every staff and faculty member can be their authentic and best self , while providing the resources and opportunities to learn and grow.
• Encouraging development, collaboration, and partnership both internally and externally while fostering the value that every member of the Vanderbilt community can lead and grow regardless of title or position.

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