Part-Time Biomedical Research Coordinator

Vanderbilt University; Nashville, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Vanderbilt University is seeking a part‑time Lab Assistant in the Biomedical Engineering department to support the SMILE Lab under Dr. Ruogu Fang. The role focuses on regulatory, administrative, and data management tasks within an active research portfolio.

The position requires strong organizational and communication skills, with responsibilities including coordinating meetings, preparing IRB materials, supporting participant recruitment, and assisting with grant and fiscal documentation.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution is necessary.
• Experience with IRB submissions and regulatory compliance is preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are essential.
• Ability to manage budgets and track expenditures across multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Organizes and coordinates lab and center meetings, including scheduling and minutes.
• Manages day-to-day project coordination across multiple concurrent studies.
• Prepares and maintains IRB applications and amendments.
• Coordinates research participant recruitment and scheduling per approved protocols.
• Prepares and organizes grant documents and reporting packages.
• Manages fiscal aspects of lab accounts and prepares financial summaries.

Skills

Contract Compliance

Data Capture

Quality Control

Quantitative Research

Regulatory Compliance

Report Writing

Research Ethics

Research Funding

Research Methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree

Public Health

Biomedical Engineering

Job description

Vanderbilt University is seeking a part‑time Lab Assistant in the Biomedical Engineering department to support the SMILE Lab under Dr. Ruogu Fang. The role focuses on regulatory, administrative, and data management tasks within an active research portfolio.

The position requires strong organizational and communication skills, with responsibilities including coordinating meetings, preparing IRB materials, supporting participant recruitment, and assisting with grant and fiscal documentation.