Research Assistant 1

Research Assistant 1 page is loaded## Research Assistant 1locations : Nashville, TNtime type : Full timeposted on : Posted Todayjob requisition id : R-48066 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 of individuals 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 uniqueness is 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. Vanderbilt's mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research. Organization : Pediatric Infectious Disease Job Summary : THIS IS A TERM POSITION In your pivotal role as Research Assistant, you will work with experiments in the lab for a 2-year NIH grant. You will be working on tissue cultures & virus infections, investigating a scientific question related to how rotavirus escapes from different cells and infects other cells. A Term position is a staff position that exists for a period longer than six months but is not expected to last beyond one year. This particular term role is expected to last for 2 years. Although a position may exist for a specified or indefinite period, staff who accept term positions are not guaranteed employment for the entire period; they are employed for indefinite periods within the limit of the appointment. There are no guarantees of continued employment, either within the term or when the term ends.. DEPARTMENT SUMMARY : For 50 years, the Division of Pediatric Diseases at VUMC has been dedicated to excellence in patient care, training, and research in pediatric infectious diseases. Our mission is to foster knowledge through research, teaching, and training of physicians and scientists, as well as the delivery of superb clinical care, with the overarching goal of improving childhood health. We are home to a diverse group of physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and scientists whose professional interests span across multiple areas of pediatric infectious diseases. For more information, please visit https : / / pediatrics.vumc.org / infectious-diseases.KEY 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. 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 one's 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 :
• Experience Level : Education : Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE / Vets / Disabled. 0 : 00 / 2 : 26## PEOPLE ARE AT THE HEART OF ALL WE DO. Our vision : The world leader in advancing personalized health. Our mission : personalizing the patient experience through our caring spirit and distinctive capabilities. Making Health Care Personal. We're looking for like-minded individuals driven to make a difference. We invite you to explore careers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.At VUMC, we place a priority on designing with and for our patients and families. We value collaboration, embrace continuous learning and discovery, and seek to be a place where everyone has the chance to thrive.We're the largest private employer in Middle Tennessee, with a growing team and expanding footprint in towns and communities across the region.We employ more than 28,000 people who work in inpatient and outpatient clinical care, research, and graduate medical education as well as critical supporting roles in administration, information technology and informatics, finance, legal and community affairs, communications and marketing, fund-raising, groundskeeping and facilities, and many more. Our growing health system has more than 1,700 licensed hospital beds at : Vanderbilt University

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