Research Assistant II ICU Immunology & Metabolism

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Job Location:

Nashville, IN - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center: Located in Nashville Tennessee and operating at a global crossroads of teaching discovery and patient care VUMC is a community ofindividuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued your knowledge expanded and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniquenessis sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilts mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care education and research.

Organization:

Allergy Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine

Job Summary:

Under moderate supervision the Research Assistant II supports laboratory research and operations by conducting experiments processing human biospecimens and maintaining laboratory infrastructure and records in accordance with established protocols. The position provides technical and operational support for ongoing research projects including data collection and documentation equipment operation and maintenance protocol maintenance and coordination of laboratory and biorepository activities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensure the laboratory is prepared for experiments including maintaining sterile conditions preparing reagents and confirming availability and organization of common supplies.
Maintain laboratory stocks and order supplies equipment and software in compliance with VUMC purchasing requirements including receipt and inventory tracking.
Process human blood and biospecimens and assist with management of biorepository storage including routine monitoring of liquid nitrogen levels and coordination of refills.
Maintain freezer logs liquid nitrogen inventories biorepository records and other laboratory inventories.
Assist with the preparation organization and maintenance of IRB protocols study records regulatory documentation and participant compensation for research visits
Assist with laboratory compliance with institutional biosafety and chemical safety including maintaining required training and certifications.
Prepare operate troubleshoot and assist with maintenance of laboratory equipment used in experimental procedures in accordance with manufacturer and VUMC guidelines including coordinating service and calibration as needed.
Under moderate supervision conduct and evaluate experiments and assays in support of ongoing research projects including cell culture flow cytometry and molecular assays.
Perform calculations involving molarity percent solutions and serial dilutions.
Read understand and follow experimental protocols standard operating procedures and equipment manuals.
Record compile interpret and communicate experimental data and results including providing appropriate written documentation of experiments.
Prepare preliminary research summaries and assist with figures data organization and materials for laboratory meetings presentations and publications.
Participate in laboratory meetings and collaborative research activities.
Recognize technical experimental or workflow issues suggest solutions and assist with protocol or process improvements as directed.
Assist with logistics related to external collaborations including material transfer agreements biospecimen shipping and associated documentation.

Department Summary:

Welcome to the Division of Allergy Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

Our mission is to:

Deliver world-class clinical care to patients with allergic diseases pulmonary conditions and critical illness through employing a collaborative multi-disciplinary approach
Lead in the development of cutting-edge patient-focused research that extends from basic discoveries to clinical implementation
Provide state-of-the-art education and training to inspire and nurture the next generation of leaders in allergy and immunology pulmonary and critical care medicine and interventional pulmonology

Our Academic Enterprise is one of the nations longest serving and most prestigious academic medical centers. Through its historic bond with Vanderbilt University and integral role in the School of Medicine Vanderbilt Health cultivates distinguished research and educational programs to advance a clinical enterprise that provides compassionate and personalized care and support for millions of patients and family members each year.

World-leading academic departments and comprehensive centers of excellence pursue scientific discoveries and transformational educational and clinical advances across the entire spectrum of health and disease.

Aligning with Vanderbilt HealthsStrategic Directions the Office of Research providesshared research resourcesadministrative expertiseand professional guidance to enablethetrans-disciplinary environment and highly collaborative culture that advances discovery and training forall the research faculty trainees students and staff.

Core Accountabilities:

Organizational Impact: Executes job responsibilities with the understanding of how output would affect and impact other areas related to own job area/team with occasional guidance. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Analyzes moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment. Breadth of Knowledge: Has expanded knowledge gained through experience within a professional area. Team Interaction: Provides informal guidance and support to team members.

Core Capabilities :

Supporting Colleagues:- Develops Self and Others: Invests time energy and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships.- Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies ones own communication style to suit different situations and audiences. Delivering Excellent Services:- Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them.- Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions.- Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees effectiveness. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly.- Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring. Managing Resources Effectively: - Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership focusing on and driving critical issues to closure.- Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area.- Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities. Fostering Innovation:- Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches.- Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies tools and procedures to address short-term challenges.- Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.

Position Qualifications:

Responsibilities:

Certifications :

Work Experience :

Relevant Work Experience

Experience Level :

2 years

Education :

Bachelors

Vanderbilt Health is committed tofosteringan environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.

Required Experience:

Junior IC

Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center: Located in Nashville Tennessee and operating at a global crossroads of teaching discovery and patient care VUMC is a community ofindividuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be ...