Research Assistant 1
Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN
•Onsite
About The Position
Under moderate supervision, set up, conduct experiments, and continue research projects following protocols including the appropriate recording of data and reporting of standard or variant results. Assist in other laboratory and research functions.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree
- Relevant Work Experience
- Less than 1 year of experience
Responsibilities
- Conduct and evaluate experiments and assays under moderate supervision.
- Understand and follow experimental protocols (may include animal handling, tissue culture, etc.).
- Record, compile, interpret, and communicate data/results.
- Follow University safety protocols (may include use of combustibles, radioactivity, toxic material, and/or carcinogens).
- Perform calculations involving molarity, % solutions, and serial dilutions.
- Prepare, operate and troubleshoot equipment in experimental procedures.
- Read and follow all equipment manuals.
- 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.
- Demonstrate an understanding of acceptable procedures and techniques.
- Recognize problems and suggest solutions.
- Assist in modifications as directed.
- Provide appropriate written documentation of experiments.
- Prepare preliminary research progress reports.
- Summarize test results appropriately.
Benefits
- health
- disability
- retirement
- wellness offerings
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
