Research Asst 3 ON SITE

The Vanderbilt Infection Surveillance & Prevention Research Program was formed in 2024 to conduct clinical and translational research determining the burden of diarrheal and respiratory illnesses in young children and specialized populations and to find ways to reduce their burden (e.g. through vaccines drugs etc.). Since 2002 Dr. Halasa has been involved in vaccine trials enrolling children of all ages including young infants and specialized populations such as children with cancer. For more information please visit RESPONSIBILITIES

Specimen management

• Specimen receipt sorting inspection and verification.

• Reconciliation of specimen collection and receipt with information populated in the laboratory and Program clinical databases (and extramural databases where applicable).

• Specimen shipment including retrieval and organization of specimens generation of manifests packaging and coordination with destination labs.

• Curation of the specimen biorepository including continuous management and concerted staging of freezer contents for planned specimen use.

  • Specimen organization and sorting.

  • Cryobank mapping and verification.

Processing and testing of specimens from numerous and diverse studies

• Specimen types: respiratory blood stool oral and occasionally other sources.

• Monitor and maintain supply inventory.

• Ensure properly functioning equipment.

• Stringently follow and maintain lab compliance with institutional local and federal biological and chemical safety protocols policies and regulations.

• Test methodologies might include nucleic-acid amplification assays specific antibody detection and rapid diagnostic devices; however testing responsibilities will be secondary to specimen processing and management.

Lab data records and written procedures .

• Record data perform data analysis and create graphs/reports.

• Create and review standard operating procedures (SOPs).

• Maintain current accurate and fully annotated information in specimen biorepository electronic inventory systems.

• Maintain electronic supply inventories.

Communication instruction and collaboration

• Effectively communicate study results progress status challenges and action plans to supervisor laboratory group during regular meetings and VISPR Program collaborators.

• Onboarding and training of new members in lab-processing techniques and related functions.

• Work synergistically with other VISPR team members (laboratory clinical data and administration) in a proactive solution-oriented manner to accomplish goals and resolve problems.

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES

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: Independently delivers on objectives with understanding of how they impact the results of own area/team and other related teams. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Utilizes multiple sources of data to analyze and resolve complex problems; may take a new perspective on existing solution. Breadth of Knowledge: Has advanced knowledge within a professional area and basic knowledge across related areas. Team Interaction: Acts as a go-to resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small project teams.

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:

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Certifications :

Work Experience :

Relevant Work Experience

Experience Level :

4 years

Education :

Bachelors

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