Research Support, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at Vanderbilt University

DescriptionThe Research Support Specialist will support therapeutic endeavors being conducted by the Lippmann lab that involve delivery of hydrogels siRNAs proteins and cells into the brain and periphery. The specialist will perform intracerebroventricular intra cisterna magna and intrathecal injections of siRNA conjugates as well as intraparenchymal injections of designer proteins and engineered cells including mesenchymal stromal cell and induced pluripotent stem cell-derived products. The specialist will also perform injections of hydrogels with or without engineered cells into central and peripheral sites to assess therapeutic outcomes as part of several collaborative projects with other research groups. These activities will be performed on healthy animals as well as animals subjected to femoral artery ligation femur fracture or spinal fusion. If not fluent in these techniques the specialist will be required to learn them and/or effectively collaborate on their implementation.The Lippmann Lab in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at Vanderbilt University seeks candidates to fill an animal research specialist position. The labs mission is to model understand and treat neurodegeneration using multidisciplinary approaches spanning engineering neuroscience and regenerative medicine. Please refer to to learn more about our research team members and news updates.Duties and ResponsibilitiesMouse colony maintenance Breeding and genotyping Detailed inventories coupled to experimental timelinesNon-surgical animal procedures Subcutaneous and intramuscular injections Euthanasia and tissue harvestingAnimal survival surgeries ICV ICM and intraparenchymal injections in mice Potentially intrathecal injections in rats depending on interest Femoral artery ligation in mice Femur fracture and spinal fusion procedures in miceAssist with animal-related lab operations Maintain survival surgery records Initiate and implement IACUC protocol updates Train other members of the lab on relevant techniquesSupervisory Relationships: This position does not have supervisory responsibility. This position reports administratively and functionally to the laboratory manager.Qualifications A masters degree in a relevant field e.g. engineering biology chemistry biochemistry or related field is required. 5 - 7 years of experience in mouse survival surgery is required. 8 - 11 years of experience preferred. Strong communication and organizational skills are required. Diligence along with the ability and desire to maintain high quality records and safety standards are required. Willingness to train others in relevant techniques and strong interpersonal skills are required. Key Skills Children Activity,B2C,Ale,JavaScript,Data Analysis,Asic Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1