Research Assistant 1 - Goldenring - ON SITE

Job Summary

Working in the VUMC Epithelial Biology Center (EBC), you will serve in a pivotal Research Assistant role supporting designated research projects under direct supervision. Responsibilities include collecting, evaluating, and clearly communicating experimental data and results; assisting with general laboratory operations and inventory management; and participating in cell and tissue research using established molecular techniques.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Maintain inventories
• Maintain sterile conditions as required
• Prepare reagents
• Clean equipment

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in a Bioscience field (or equivalent experience) is required for this role.
• Although no experience is required, 1-2 years of experience in cell and tissue research is helpful.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's
• Experience: Less than 1 year

Department Summary

The Epithelial Biology Center brings together investigators from multiple disciplines to address complex issues related to the physiology and pathophysiology of epithelial cells. Major areas of investigation include establishment and maintenance of epithelial cell polarity, regulation of vesicle trafficking and cytoskeletal organization, epithelial defense against infectious agents and the identification and characterization of adult epithelial stem cell populations.

Technical Capabilities

• Uses existing procedures, research and analysis to solve standard job related problems that may require some judgement.
• Requires subject matter knowledge within a professional area to meet job requirements.
• Contributes to project/ work teams.

Core Accountabilities

• Organizational Impact: Delivers job responsibilities that impact own job area/team with some guidance.
• Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Uses existing procedures, research and analysis to solve standard job related problems that may require some judgement.
• Breadth of Knowledge: Requires subject matter knowledge within a professional area to meet job requirements.
• Team Interaction: Individually contributes to project/ work teams.

Position Qualifications

• Responsibilities: None listed
• Certifications: None listed
• Work Experience: Less than 1 year

Benefits

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.