Research Asst 2 - ON SITE

Vanderbilt University Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt Health is seeking a Research Assistant II to join the PMI Molecular Pathogenesis program at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. You will perform hands-on molecular biology work, including cloning and protein purification, and work with murine models to analyze results for presentations and publications on site in Nashville, TN.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent experience) and 2 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent experience) required.
• 2 years of relevant experience required.

Responsibilities

• Under moderate supervision, conduct and evaluate experiments and assays.
• Understand and follow experimental protocols including animal handling and tissue culture.
• Record, compile, interpret, and communicate data/results.
• Prepare reagents, operate and troubleshoot equipment, and maintain sterile conditions as required.
• Summarize test results and prepare preliminary progress reports.

Education

Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent experience)

Job description

Discover Vanderbilt Health: With eight hospitals and over 180 clinics, we are the region’s largest comprehensive academic health system. Vanderbilt Health has a long tradition of providing world-class care to the people of the Mid-South, living out our mission of moving medicine forward through preeminent programs in patient care, education and research. Here you’ll find a spirit of collaboration and a supportive community where your expertise is valued, your knowledge expanded and your uniqueness celebrated. We are committed to fostering an environment where talented, compassionate people are united in bringing the most advanced care to our neighbors throughout the region.

Organization: PMI Molecular Pathogenesis

Job Summary

In your pivotal role as Research Asst. II, you will join a collaborative, fast-paced team where you’ll help drive a hands-on biology project from the bench to results. In this role, you’ll use advanced molecular biology techniques—such as cloning and protein purification—work with murine models, and analyze and summarize findings for presentations and publications. Experience maintaining mouse colonies and working in biocontainment is a plus, but not required.

REQUIRED

• Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent experience)
• 2 years of relevant experience

You will work Monday-Friday, traditional daytime business hours and will work on site at Vanderbilt Medical Center North, located at 1211 21st Ave S. in Nashville, TN.

DEPARTMENT SUMMARY

The Division of Molecular Pathogenesis, within the Department of Pathology, Microbiology & Immunology at Vanderbilt University Medical Center is the research home of the Department of Pathology, Microbiology, and Immunology and encompasses research spanning microbiology, immunology, inflammation, cancer biology, and vascular biology.

For more information, please visit https://www.vumc.org/molecular-pathogenesis/molecular-pathogenesis-home.

KEY 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

Our Academic Enterprise is one of the nation’s longest serving and most prestigious academic medical centers. Through its historic bond with Vanderbilt University and integral role in the School of Medicine, Vanderbilt Health cultivates distinguished research and educational programs to advance a clinical enterprise that provides compassionate and personalized care and support for millions of patients and family members each year. World-leading academic departments and comprehensive centers of excellence pursue scientific discoveries and transformational educational and clinical advances across the entire spectrum of health and disease. Aligning with Vanderbilt Health’s Strategic Directions, the Office of Research provides shared research resources, administrative expertise and professional guidance to enable the trans-disciplinary environment and highly collaborative culture that advances discovery and training for all the research faculty, trainees, students and staff.

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Vanderbilt Health, supported by a comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well-being and professional growth.

Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.

PEOPLE ARE AT THE HEART OF ALL WE DO. Great health care takes great people.

We’re looking for like-minded individuals driven to make a difference. We invite you to explore careers at Vanderbilt Health, where we value collaboration, embrace continuous learning and foster an environment where everyone can thrive. We’re the largest private employer in Middle Tennessee, with a growing team and an expanding footprint across towns and communities throughout the region. We employ more than 43,000 people who work in inpatient and outpatient clinical care, research and graduate medical education. Our employees also serve in critical supporting roles in administration, information technology and informatics, finance, legal and community affairs, communications and marketing, fundraising, groundskeeping and facilities, and many other departments.

Our growing academic health system has more than 2,100 licensed hospital beds at eight hospitals: Vanderbilt University Hospital Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt Vanderbilt Psychiatric Hospital Vanderbilt Stallworth Rehabilitation Hospital Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital Vanderbilt Health is the Mid-South's largest provider of specialty care, with hundreds of outpatient clinic and surgical locations throughout the region, and Tennessee’s only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center for adults and children. We are one of the nation's busiest critical care centers, home to Middle Tennessee’s only Level 1 Trauma Center and Burn Center for adults and children, and Middle Tennessee’s only Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. We are the nation’s largest transplant center, and last year we performed the most heart transplants than any center worldwide. Vanderbilt Health is an epicenter for biomedical research, winning over $1 billion in annual research awards from government, industry, foundations and donors. We are also a national leader in medical training and education, with the largest clinical training center in the Mid-South and the only training center in Tennessee for many adult and pediatric specialties. We’re honored to be consistently considered among the nation’s best hospitals for quality, safety and patient satisfaction.

Three of our hospitals Vanderbilt University Hospital, Vanderbilt Psychiatric Hospital, Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital have been awarded a Five-Star Quality Rating from Medicare.

We support each other and encourage excellence among every member of our workforce. High-achieving employees stay at Vanderbilt Health for professional growth opportunities, competitive compensation and benefits, and a sense of community and purpose. Join us in advancing health care.

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