Research Lab Technician

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

In this pivotal role as a Research Laboratory Technician, you will support the day-to-day operations of the laboratory by performing routine tasks with regular guidance. You will help maintain an organized and well-stocked workspace by monitoring and replenishing supplies, cleaning and preparing glassware and utensils, and operating the autoclave for sterilization. You will also assist with research support activities, including aliquoting tissue culture materials and reagents, collecting and transporting research specimens in biohazard bags between laboratories, labeling histology slides, and completing accurate data entry. This position requires the ability to learn new procedures, follow instructions carefully, and move frequently between lab locations as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED (required)
Ability to learn new procedures
Ability to follow instructions carefully
Ability to move frequently between lab locations as needed
Inventory Management (Fundamental Awareness)
Laboratory Practices (Fundamental Awareness)
Lab Testing (Fundamental Awareness)
Relevant Work Experience
Less than 1 year of experience

Nice To Haves

Prior laboratory experience is preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Maintains adequate stock of reagents and supplies.
Performs daily assignments and cleans work area.
Sets up equipment and prepares materials for various procedures.
Monitors and replenishes supplies.
Cleans and prepares glassware and utensils.
Operates the autoclave for sterilization.
Aliquot tissue culture materials and reagents.
Collects and transports research specimens in biohazard bags between laboratories.
Labels histology slides.
Completes accurate data entry.