Clinical Pharmacology Research Associate

Montgomery College; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt Health is seeking an early-career research assistant to support the Division of Genetic Medicine and Clinical Pharmacology. The role involves running experiments, collecting and communicating data, and maintaining laboratory readiness under supervision.

The position is a term staff appointment lasting longer than six months but not guaranteed beyond one year. The department emphasizes safety, protocol adherence, and collaborative teamwork to advance genomic medicine research.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Ability to read and follow experimental protocols (may include animal handling, tissue culture).
• Experience with laboratory operations, inventory, and safety protocols.
• Strong data recording and communication of results.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, run experiments, assays, and record results.
• Read and follow experimental protocols (May include animal handling, tissue culture).
• 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.

Skills

Laboratory techniques

Data recording

Safety compliance

Equipment operation

Sterile technique

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Pipettes

Spectrophotometer

Autoclave

Centrifuge

pH meter

Job description

Vanderbilt Health is seeking an early-career research assistant to support the Division of Genetic Medicine and Clinical Pharmacology. The role involves running experiments, collecting and communicating data, and maintaining laboratory readiness under supervision.

The position is a term staff appointment lasting longer than six months but not guaranteed beyond one year. The department emphasizes safety, protocol adherence, and collaborative teamwork to advance genomic medicine research.