Research Assistant II

Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Nashville, TN | 8/2010-7/2012

• Research Assistant II 7/2011-7/2012

  • Independently managed, bred, and PCR genotyped dozens of mouse colonies along with managing an Excel database of mouse colony strains and lineages to create mice for biomedical research.

  • Performed administrative duties and lab maintenance such as ordering mice and PCR supplies.

  • Collaborated with researchers and other departments and universities to acquire the correct genotype mice for research.

  • Assisted graduate students and post-docs with mouse experiments and dissections.

  • Trained a Research Assistant on mouse colony management.

• Research Assistant I 8/2010-7/2011