Research Assistant 1- Nephrology & Hypertension
About The Position
This position provides support for specified research projects under direct supervision. The role involves collecting, assessing, and communicating data and results, as well as assisting in general laboratory operations and inventory. The Division of Nephrology and Hypertension at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) is dedicated to studying the pathophysiology of and developing therapies for kidney disease. With over 70 researchers and clinicians in state-of-the-art facilities, the division focuses on high-impact publications, grant funding, and providing cutting-edge patient care. Their goals include excellence in patient care, training physicians and researchers, leading scientific research, and promoting collaborations.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree
- Less than 1 year of relevant work 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
- 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
