Research Assistant - Lab Experiments & Data

Montgomery College; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt Health is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to support designated research projects under direct supervision. You will assist with experiments, record results, and help maintain lab operations.

Responsibilities include following experimental protocols, preparing reagents, operating equipment, and communicating findings to supervisors. The role emphasizes accuracy, safety, and collaboration across teams to advance biomedical research.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• Experience with basic lab techniques and safety compliance preferred.
• Ability to follow protocols and communicate results clearly.

Responsibilities

• Run experiments, assays, and record results under supervision.
• Read and follow experimental protocols (may include sample handling).
• Compile and communicate results to supervisor.
• Follow safety protocols and proper waste handling.
• Perform calculations involving molarity, solutions, and dilutions.
• Prepare and operate equipment used in procedures.
• Maintain and repair lab equipment per guidelines.
• Maintain inventories and sterile conditions as required.
• Prepare reagents and clean equipment.

Skills

Lab techniques

Data analysis

Research assistance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Spectrophotometer

Centrifuge

Autoclave

Job description

Vanderbilt Health is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to support designated research projects under direct supervision. You will assist with experiments, record results, and help maintain lab operations.

Responsibilities include following experimental protocols, preparing reagents, operating equipment, and communicating findings to supervisors. The role emphasizes accuracy, safety, and collaboration across teams to advance biomedical research.