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Vanderbilt University Medical Center · 1 day ago

Research Assistant 1

positionNashville, TN
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityEntry Level
date1+ years exp

Vanderbilt University Medical Center is a prestigious academic medical center located in Nashville, Tennessee, focused on advancing health and wellness through research and education. The Research Assistant 1 role involves providing support for specified research projects, collecting and communicating data, and assisting in general laboratory operations.

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Responsibilities

Under supervision, 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
Ensure Laboratory is prepared for experiments
Maintain inventories
Maintain sterile conditions as required
Prepare reagents
Clean equipment

Qualification

Laboratory techniquesData communicationEquipment operationExperimental protocolsTeam collaborationProblem solvingEffective communication

Required

Bachelor's degree
Less than 1 year of relevant work experience

Company

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

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Vanderbilt University Medical Center is a nonprofit institution specializing in patient care, research, and nobility in medical education.
dateFounded in 1925
location
Nashville, Tennessee, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
https://www.vumc.org/main/home

H1B Sponsorship

Vanderbilt University Medical Center has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2024 (74)
2023 (73)
2022 (113)
2021 (96)
2020 (70)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$35.3M
Key Investors
National Institute on AgingAdvanced Research Projects Agency for HealthGordon and Betty Moore Foundation
2025-07-02Grant· $25M
2024-11-15Grant· $3.3M
2024-09-13Grant

Leadership Team

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Wright Pinson
Deputy CEO and Chief Health System Officer
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Cecelia Moore
Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer
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