Clinical Pharmacology Research Assistant (Lab-Based)

Vanderbilt Health; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt Health is seeking a research assistant to support the Division of Genetic Medicine and Clinical Pharmacology. Under supervision, you will assist with experimental design, data collection, and documentation as part of ongoing projects in precision medicine.

The role provides exposure to lab operations, data analysis, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, with emphasis on safety and regulatory compliance in a university-affiliated environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Less than 1 year of related 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

Skills

Laboratory techniques

Assays

Data recording

Safety protocols

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Blood gas analyzer

Centrifuge

pH meter

Spectrophotometer

Autoclave

Electrophoresis unit

Job description

Vanderbilt Health is seeking a research assistant to support the Division of Genetic Medicine and Clinical Pharmacology. Under supervision, you will assist with experimental design, data collection, and documentation as part of ongoing projects in precision medicine.

The role provides exposure to lab operations, data analysis, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, with emphasis on safety and regulatory compliance in a university-affiliated environment.