Research Technician- Johnson Lab

Research Technician

Position in the Carl Johnson Lab in the Department of Biological Sciences at Vanderbilt University. The Research Technician maintains laboratory compliance with University Safety Protocols and performs experiments, including maintaining bacterial & mammalian cell cultures, mouse colonies, preparing solutions, and conducting computerized data analyses under supervision.

• Under supervision and/or independently, run experiments/assays, analyze data, and record results.
• Read and follow experimental protocols.
• Compile and communicate results to supervisor.
• Maintain and transfer bacterial and mammalian cell cultures.
• Follow University safety protocols.
• Perform calculations involving molarity, % solutions, and serial dilutions.
• Maintain mouse colonies.
• Prepare and operate equipment in experimental procedures under supervision:
  • May include PCR cycler, centrifuge, pH meter, spectrophotometer, autoclave, electrophoresis unit, analytical balance, etc.
  • Maintain and operate equipment according to manufacturer and university guidelines.
• Ensure laboratory is prepared for experiments:
  • Place orders for equipment and supplies.
  • Maintain sterile conditions as required.
  • Prepare reagents.
  • Clean equipment, defrost freezers/refrigerators.
  • Maintain laboratory cleanliness and neatness.
• Other duties as required:
  • Mouse breeding (under supervision).
  • Presentation of research progress reports at weekly lab meetings.
  • Other tasks as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology or related field is required.
• Some laboratory experience is desirable (but not required).
• Experience with bacterial cell culture and microbiological techniques is desirable (but not required).
• Experience with bioinformatics (e.g., DNA sequence analyses, etc.) is desirable (but not required).

This position does not have supervisory responsibility; it reports administratively to the departmental Administrative Manager and functionally to Dr. Carl Johnson.

Vanderbilt University is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.