Research Assistant 1 - Clinical Pharmacology/Genetic Medicine

Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Nashville, TN

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) is seeking a Research Assistant 1 to support specified research projects under direct supervision. This role involves collecting, assessing, and communicating data and results, as well as assisting in general laboratory operations and inventory. The Division of Genetic Medicine and Clinical Pharmacology is a dynamic division focused on integrating genome variation and function to understand human disease mechanisms and identify novel therapeutic interventions. This position is part of an innovative team in personalized medicine, closely tied to the Vanderbilt Genetics Institute.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• Less than 1 year of relevant work experience

Nice To Haves

• Experience with blood gas analyzer, centrifuge, pH meter, spectrophotometer, autoclave, scintillation counter, electrophoresis unit, analytical balance, etc.
• Experience with animal handling, tissue culture
• Experience with combustibles, radioactivity, toxic material, and/or carcinogenics

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
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level