🧠 Research Technician – Neuroscience & Pharmacology | Vanderbilt University

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🧠 Research Technician – Neuroscience & Pharmacology | Vanderbilt University

Position: Research Technician
Lab: Nguyen Lab
Department: Pharmacology
Institution: Vanderbilt University
Location: Nashville, Tennessee, USA
Work Mode: On-site

The Nguyen Lab at Vanderbilt University is hiring Research Technicians to join a collaborative neuroscience research team investigating the brain in both health and disease.

This is an excellent opportunity for candidates seeking intensive laboratory experience before pursuing advanced degrees in neuroscience, medicine, pharmacology, or biomedical sciences.

🔬 About the Research

The lab studies neural function and dysfunction using interdisciplinary approaches spanning:

Neuroscience
Pharmacology
Biochemistry
Bioengineering
Translational medicine

Research technicians will contribute to ongoing projects and gain hands-on exposure to cutting-edge experimental neuroscience methods.

🧪 Key Responsibilities

Selected candidates will assist with:

Stereotaxic surgery
Immunohistochemistry
Imaging and microscopy
Electrophysiology
Behavioral pharmacology experiments
Mouse colony maintenance and husbandry
Preparation of laboratory reagents and buffers
Experimental data analysis and record keeping
General lab operations and inventory management

🎓 Qualifications

Applicants should have:

Bachelor’s degree in:
- Neuroscience
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Bioengineering
- or related fields

Preferred qualifications include:

At least 1 year of laboratory experience
Previous experience working with rodents
Basic programming skills (Python / MATLAB preferred)
Strong organizational and communication skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively

🌟 Why Join?

Work in a highly collaborative research environment
Gain experience across experimental neuroscience techniques
Opportunity to contribute to publications
Strong preparation for future PhD, MD, or MD/PhD applications
Access to Vanderbilt’s world-class biomedical research ecosystem

📄 How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply through the official Vanderbilt careers portal:

🔗 https://ecsr.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/10008173

🏫 About Vanderbilt University

Vanderbilt University is one of the leading research universities in the United States, known for excellence in biomedical sciences, neuroscience, and translational research.

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