Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Healthcare

ResearchAssistant2

Nashville, Tennessee, United States FULL TIME
The Brief

“Research Assistant 2 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Skills: Conduct and evaluate experiments and assays, Understand and follow experimental protocols, Record, compile, interpret, and communicate data/results, Perform calculations involving molarity, % solutions, and serial dilutions, Prepare, operate and troubleshoot equipment in experimental procedures, Maintain and repair equipment according to manufacturer and University guidelines, Prepare reagents, Provide appropriate written docu”

Industry & Context.

Healthcare
Problems you'll solve

Recognize problems and suggest solutions; Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions; Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them

Eligibility Requirements

Follow University safety protocols (may include use of combustibles, radioactivity, toxic material, and/or carcinogens), Animal handling, Tissue culture

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

2 years of relevant work experience

What You'll Do.

and continue research projects following protocols

Record data and report results

Assist in other laboratory and research functions

Conduct and evaluate experiments and assays

Understand and follow experimental protocols

and communicate data/results

Follow University safety protocols

operate and troubleshoot equipment

Maintain and repair equipment

Ensure Laboratory is prepared for experiments

Maintain sterile conditions

Provide written documentation of experiments

Prepare preliminary research progress reports

Summarize test results

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Provides informal guidance and support to team members; Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships; Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences

Communication Scope

Communicate data/results; Communicates Effectively; Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences

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