TempForce Research Assistant 1
About The Position
This role provides support for specified research projects under direct supervision. The Research Assistant will collect, assess, and communicate data/results, and assist in general laboratory operation and inventory. Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) is a global leader in teaching, discovery, and patient care, fostering an environment where expertise is valued, knowledge is expanded, and abilities are challenged. VUMC is committed to an environment where everyone can thrive and where uniqueness is celebrated, with employees taking pride in their work and striving for excellence. The mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and 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
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
