Research Assistant 1 - Clinical Pharmacology/Genetic Medicine
Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN
•Onsite
About The Position
This role provides support for specified research projects under direct supervision, involving data collection, assessment, and communication of results. The position also assists in general laboratory operations and inventory management. The Division of Genetic Medicine and Clinical Pharmacology is dedicated to integrating genome variation and function to understand human disease mechanisms and identify novel therapeutic interventions, aligning with the principles of personalized medicine. This division is closely linked to the Vanderbilt Genetics Institute, a leader in genomic research.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree
- Relevant Work Experience
- Less than 1 year of experience
Responsibilities
- Under supervision, run experiments, assays, and record results
- Read and follow experimental protocols (May include animal handling, tissue culture, etc.)
- Compile and communicate results to supervisor
- Follow University safety protocols (may include use of combustibles, radioactivity, toxic material, and/or carcinogenics)
- Perform calculations involving molarity, % solutions, and serial dilutions
- Prepare and operate equipment in experimental procedures
- May include blood gas analyzer, centrifuge, pH meter, spectrophotometer, autoclave, scintillation counter, electrophoresis unit, analytical balance, etc.
- Maintain and repair equipment according to manufacturer and university guidelines.
- Ensure Laboratory is prepared for experiments
- Maintain inventories
- Maintain sterile conditions as required
- Prepare reagents
- Clean equipment.
Benefits
- health
- disability
- retirement
- wellness offerings
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
