Laboratory Research Assistant — Experiments & Data

Vanderbilt University Medical Center; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt University Medical Center seeks a research support role within Section Surgical Research in Nashville. Under direct supervision, you will support specified research projects by collecting, assessing, and communicating data and results.

You will assist in general laboratory operations and inventory management. The position involves following established experimental protocols, performing routine calculations, and preparing reagents.

Qualifications

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
• May include blood gas analyzer, centrifuge, pH meter, spectrophotometer, autoclave, scintillation counter, electrophoresis unit, analytical balance, etc.
• 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.

Job description

Vanderbilt University Medical Center seeks a research support role within Section Surgical Research in Nashville. Under direct supervision, you will support specified research projects by collecting, assessing, and communicating data and results.

You will assist in general laboratory operations and inventory management. The position involves following established experimental protocols, performing routine calculations, and preparing reagents.