Hematology/Oncology Research Assistant — Wet Lab Focus

Vanderbilt Health; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt Health is seeking a research-oriented professional within the Hematology/Oncology division to design, conduct, and analyze experiments focused on molecularly-targeted therapeutics for solid tumors. You will assist in ordering reagents, maintaining equipment, and contributing to translational research efforts.

Under moderate supervision, you will follow protocols, record data, and prepare progress reports while ensuring safety and quality in a dynamic academic medical center

Qualifications

• Prior experience with wet lab techniques.
• Willingness to work with mice.
• Experience with microscopy.

Responsibilities

• Under moderate supervision, conduct and evaluate experiments and assays
• 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

Skills

Wet lab techniques

Microscopy

Mice handling

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Vanderbilt Health is seeking a research-oriented professional within the Hematology/Oncology division to design, conduct, and analyze experiments focused on molecularly-targeted therapeutics for solid tumors. You will assist in ordering reagents, maintaining equipment, and contributing to translational research efforts.

Under moderate supervision, you will follow protocols, record data, and prepare progress reports while ensuring safety and quality in a dynamic academic medical center