Research Assistant II - Center for Asthma Research
Core
Process human-study biospecimens including cultured human airway epithelial cells and peripheral blood mononuclear cells for asthma research.
Role type
Research Assistant II (Laboratory)
Builds
Biospecimen processing and experimental assays for asthma research studies
Domain
Biomedical research / Respiratory health (via careerplan.io/jobs/R-59239-1-research-assistant-ii-center-for-asthma-research-at-vumc)
Required skills
Biospecimen processing, Tissue culture, Assay execution, Laboratory safety protocols, Data recording, Inventory management, Reagent preparation, Equipment operation, Sterile technique, Solution calculations
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Process human biospecimens with documentation of chain of custody, Conduct and evaluate experiments and assays, Follow biospecimen processing and experimental protocols, Record compile interpret and communicate data results, Follow VUMC safety protocols involving combustibles toxic material and carcinogens, Prepare reagents and maintain sterile conditions, Perform calculations involving molarity percent solutions and serial dilutions, Prepare preliminary research progress reports, Summarize test results and present at laboratory meetings
Seniority
Mid-level, moderate supervision