Research Assistant 2

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Organization:

Hearing And Speech

Job Summary:

Under moderate supervision, set up, conduct experiments, and continue research projects following protocols including the appropriate recording of data and reporting of standard or variant results. Assist in other laboratory and research functions.

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DEPARTMENT SUMMARY:

The Vanderbilt Bill Wilkerson Center for Otolaryngology and Communication Sciences specializes in diseases of the ear, nose, and throat, and communication disorders including hearing, speech, language and voice problems.  For more information, please visit https://www.vanderbilthealth.com/service-line/vanderbilt-bill-wilkerson-center.

Research Asst 2:

JOB SUMMARY

Under moderate supervision, set up, conduct experiments, and continue research projects following protocols including the appropriate recording of data and reporting of standard or variant results. Assist in other laboratory and research functions.

Job Description

Job Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

•     Under moderate supervision, conduct and evaluate experiments and assays

•     Understand and follow experimental protocols (may include animal handling, tissue culture, etc.)

•     Record, compile, interpret, and communicate data/results

•     Follow University safety protocols (may include use of combustibles, radioactivity, toxic material, and/or carcinogens)

•     Perform calculations involving molarity, % solutions, and serial dilutions

•     Prepare, operate and troubleshoot equipment in experimental procedures

•     Read and follow all equipment manuals

•     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

•     Demonstrate an understanding of acceptable procedures and techniques

•     Recognize problems and suggest solutions

•     Assist in modifications as directed

•     Provide appropriate written documentation of experiments

•     Prepare preliminary research progress reports

•     Summarize test results appropriately

•     Organization of data both in the lab and remotely if necessary

•    TF and STF employee scheduling

*Rodent (mouse) animal handling and will include overseeing animal husbandry.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Taste: Ability to detect quality, texture, consistency and taste of prepared foods/quality control. - Not Applicable

Noise: May include exposure to occupational noise levels which equal or exceed an 8-hr time-weighted average of 85 decibels, requiring enrollment in VUMC's Hearing Conservation Program which includes training, use of hearing protection, and periodic audiometry. - Occasional

Chemicals and Gasses: Medications, cleaning chemicals, oxygen, other medical gases used in work area. - Occasional

Smell: Ability to detect and identify odors. - Not Applicable

Feeling: Ability to perceive size, shape, temperature, texture by touch with fingertips. - Not Applicable

Vision: Clarity of near vision at 20 inches or less and far vision at 20 feet or more with depth perception, peripheral vision, color vision. - Occasional

Communication: Expressing or exchanging written/verbal/electronic information. - Continuous

Auditory: Perceiving the variances of sounds, tones and pitches and able to focus on single source of