Translational Oncology Research Assistant: Lab & Data Support

Vanderbilt University Medical Center; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt University Medical Center is seeking a Research Assistant to join the Holowatyj Laboratory within Hematology/Oncology. Responsibilities include biospecimen processing, handling, and storage, following SOPs and regulatory requirements for human subjects research, and supporting clinical trial initiatives.

The role supports daily research operations, data management in biorepositories, and collaboration with internal and external partners to advance translational cancer research.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Computer Sciences, Biochemistry or another relevant scientific discipline (or equivalent experience) (Required)
• Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, team player, and demonstrated research laboratory skills (Required)
• Prior wet lab experience (Required)
• Clinical research experience in oncology setting (Preferred)
• Experience with and proficiency using REDCap EDC software (Preferred)
• Coding experience (Preferred)

Responsibilities

• Conveys a basic knowledge and understanding of policies, procedures, and regulations governing human subjects research and incorporates them in the conduct of laboratory research
• Exhibits the capability to understand and follow a clinical/translational study protocol, obtaining training and seeking assistance when needed, to safely and accurately perform or assess required protocol procedures. Uses coordination skills and works collaboratively with other staff and departments/institutions to complete research protocols, including performing study procedures
• Ensures Laboratory is consistently prepared for biospecimen processing and experimentation in a timely manner
• Under moderate supervision, supports the research team through biospecimen receipt, processing, storage, and tracking within the Holowatyj Lab Biorepository
• Supports Holowatyj Laboratory Biorepository and databases with awareness and attention to the requirements for accuracy, completeness and timeliness. Takes initiative and attends to query resolution in a timely manner
• Performs ongoing checks of biospecimen data that has been entered into the Biorepository database and supports expansion of the Biorepository and other databases through instrument creation/development
• Handles all sample kit preparations and related tasks in the Holowatyj Lab per standard operating procedures

Skills

Organizational skills

Team player

Wet lab experience

REDCap

Coding

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biology or related field

Job description

Vanderbilt University Medical Center is seeking a Research Assistant to join the Holowatyj Laboratory within Hematology/Oncology. Responsibilities include biospecimen processing, handling, and storage, following SOPs and regulatory requirements for human subjects research, and supporting clinical trial initiatives.

The role supports daily research operations, data management in biorepositories, and collaboration with internal and external partners to advance translational cancer research.