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This position supports multidisciplinary projects at the interface of mammalian cell engineering, synthetic biology, regenerative medicine, and disease modeling.\nThe Staff Scientist will plan and execute laboratory experiments, analyze and document results, and work collaboratively with faculty, trainees, and research staff. The individual will maintain high standards of experimental rigor, reproducibility, laboratory safety, and data stewardship. The successful candidate will learn new methods as project needs evolve and take increasing ownership of experimental workflows and research projects. Prior experience in every technical area used by the laboratory is not expected; scientific judgment, reliability, technical aptitude, and the ability to learn are central to the role.\nAbout the Work Unit:\nThe laboratory is a multidisciplinary research group in Vanderbilt University's Department of Biomedical Engineering. 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The work unit values scientific rigor, reliability, clear communication, thoughtful collaboration, and the development of new technical and intellectual capabilities.\nKey Functions and Expected Performance:\nConduct rigorous and reproducible wet-laboratory research using mammalian cell culture, molecular and cellular biology, and related bioengineering methods.\nPlan experiments in consultation with the principal investigator and project team; identify appropriate controls, execute studies carefully, and communicate results, limitations, technical challenges, and project needs clearly and proactively.\nCollect, analyze, organize, and interpret experimental data and maintain complete, accurate, and timely research records.\nDemonstrate accountability and reliability by taking ownership of assigned experiments and work products, meeting agreed-upon timelines, communicating challenges promptly, and following responsibilities through to completion.\nEngage actively in professional development by seeking and incorporating feedback, learning new experimental methods and technologies as project needs evolve, and developing increasing scientific and technical independence.\nApproach technical challenges with persistence and sound scientific judgment by systematically troubleshooting problems, seeking input when appropriate, and contributing to the optimization and standardization of experimental methods.\nSupport studies involving primary cells, stem cells, engineered mammalian cells, and/or preclinical disease models as appropriate to assigned projects.\nContribute data, figures, methods, and technical input to manuscripts, presentations, reports, and grant-related activities.\nContribute to a collaborative and supportive research environment by communicating professionally, sharing expertise, assisting colleagues when appropriate, and working effectively with students, postdoctoral researchers, staff, faculty, and external collaborators.\nAssist with laboratory operations, including reagent and sample organization, equipment use and maintenance, protocol documentation, biosafety compliance, and training in established methods.\nPerform other research-related duties as assigned in response to evolving scientific and operational needs.\nSupervisory Relationships:\nThis position does not have formal supervisory responsibility, although the Staff Scientist may\nprovide technical guidance or training to students and other laboratory personnel. 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