Research Assistant I - ON SITE

About the role

The Department of Biomedical Informatics (DBMI) at Vanderbilt Health is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Research Assistant 1 to join a dynamic research group focused on clinical decision support (CDS), patient safety, and the application of machine learning and data science to improve inpatient and outpatient clinical care.

Responsibilities

• Perform structured medical record reviews to verify data accuracy and support the development and validation of clinical prediction models
• Identify and document data discrepancies or anomalies, supporting overall research quality
• Perform analyses of clinical data
• Coordinate user-centered design sessions with multidisciplinary stakeholders, including scheduling, preparation of materials, and follow-up
• Aid in the distribution and collection of user surveys evaluating new clinical tools
• Support coordination of research activities across collaborating departments and institutions
• Track project timelines, tasks, and deliverables to keep multiple concurrent projects on schedule
• Assist with literature reviews, manuscript preparation, and presentation materials
• Aid in IRB submissions and regulatory documentation as needed
• Aid in quality improvement analyses and data summaries

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Self-motivated, industrious, and able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA standards when working with patient data (training will be provided)
• Ability to work onsite at Nashville office
• Familiarity with basic programming or data analysis (e.g., Python, R, SQL) is preferred; advanced coding skills are not required, but are a plus

Qualifications

• Ability to work on site at 2525 West End Ave in Nashville, TN
• Work Monday-Friday, traditional daytime business hours

Skills

• Hands-on experience across multiple clinical research projects
• Deep understanding of clinical research methods, EHR data, and healthcare quality improvement
• Mentorship and professional development support in a collaborative, mission-driven environment
• Access to weekly academic seminars

Benefits

Vanderbilt Health offers a comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well-being and professional growth.

Pay

This position is offered on a competitive salary scale based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

This role is offered on a full-time, traditional daytime business hours schedule.