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Research Assistant III - Dermatology

Employer
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Location
Nashville, TN
Closing date
Nov 18, 2022

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Sector
Science, Doctors, Dermatology
Organization Type
Corporate
Research Assistant III - Dermatology - 2116042

**Job** : Research

**Primary Location** : TN-Nashville-Medical Center North (MCN)

**Organization** : Dermatology 104800

**Shift:** : First Shift

**Description**

**JOB SUMMARY:**

Perform under minimal supervision a wide variety of complex tasks requiring practical understanding of scientific techniques and advanced knowledge of scientific theory. The responsibilities of this position include: managing the lab research operations and planning and executing multiple diverse projects. The RA3 will be involved in experiment design for research projects related to better understanding psoriatic disease pathogenesis, including skin and musculoskeletal manifestations of the disease and related comorbidities, including cardiovascular disease, inflammatory bowel disease, and depression. The RA3 will be critically involved in generating and analyzing data used in manuscripts and grant proposals. This position requires significant years of experience and expertise in anatomical histology, pathology, and microscopy, implementation of cellular and molecular biology experimentation, extensive knowledge of different animal models of inflammatory disease, and broad experience working with transgenic and knockout preclinical animal models.

The suitable candidate will design and implement projects independently and will be responsible for ensuring compliance with the IACUC and DOES. For collaborative research projects, the successful candidate will serve as the point person for sharing data, animal models, methodological approaches to nurture and sustain established and successful collaborations studying chronic inflammatory disease models and the translation of tour findings to patients. The position requires good reporting ability, strong interpersonal skills, strong leadership potential, and excellent communication skills. The candidate will be expected to multi-task strongly such that wet-lab work about 2-3 projects, and training others, can be managed concurrently. The RA3 needs to be flexible, nimble, and responsive to changes in scientific ideas. The RA3 will be responsible for developing new methodologies. Other duties include interfacing with other faculty, trainees, and staff members in Nutrition, troubleshooting instruments and training users, managing all lab ordering and receiving of supplies, mice, and equipment, working closely with the PI to stay within the set and projected budgets, and working closely with students, fellows, lab staff and other scientists in the lab.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:**

+ Under minimal supervision, plan, conduct and evaluate experiments and assays of varying complexity.

+ Plan and coordinate experiments in conjunction with Principal Investigator (PI).

+ 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.

+ Recommend equipment and supplies needed for research projects.

+ Read and follow all equipment manuals.

+ Maintain and repair equipment according to manufacturer and university guidelines.

+ Ensure the laboratory is prepared for experiments.

+ Maintain inventories and sterile conditions as required.

+ Prepare reagents and assist PI in modifying procedures and techniques.

+ Recognize problems and suggest solutions, assist in modifications.

+ Recommend improvements to established techniques and/or protocols.

+ Maintain personal knowledge of scientific trends through literature reviews, attendance at meetings, conferences, and seminars.

+ Provide appropriate written/oral documentation of experiments

+ Prepare research progress reports.

+ Analyze and summarize test results.

+ Preparation and oral presentation of data as required

+ Assist in the effective operation of the laboratory.

+ Train other employees and supervise projects and/or personnel.

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* **US News & World Report:** #1 Adult Hospital in Tennessee and metropolitan Nashville, named to the Best Hospitals Honor Roll of the top 20 adult hospitals, 10 nationally-ranked adult specialty programs, with 3 specialties rated in the top 10 nationally, Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt named as one of the Best Children's Hospital in the nation, with 10 out of 10 pediatric specialties nationally ranked.

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* **Becker's Hospital Review:** named as one of the "100 Great Hospitals in America", in the roster of 100 Hospitals and Health Systems with Great Oncology Programs and to its list of the 100 Hospitals with Great Heart Programs.

* **The Leapfrog Group:** One of only 10 children's hospitals in the to be named a Leapfrog Top Hospital.

* **American Association for the Advancement of Science:** The School of Medicine has 112 elected fellows

* **Magnet Recognition Program:** Received our third consecutive Magnet designations.

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* **Human Rights Campaign Healthcare Equality Index: 6** **th** **year in a row that Vanderbilt University Medical Center was a Leader in LGBTQ Healthcare Equality.**

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**Basic Qualifications**

**Requirements**

Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent experience) and 4 years experience

+ **Physical Requirements/Strengths needed & Physical Demands:** **Movement** **Sensory** **Environmental Conditions**

+ Occasional: Sitting: Remaining in seated position

+ Occasional: Standing: Remaining on one's feet without moving.

+ Occasional: Walking: Moving about on foot.

+ Occasional: Lifting under 35 lbs: Raising and lowering objects under 35 lbs from one level to another

+ Occasional: Push/Pull: Exerting force to move objects away from or toward.

+ Occasional: Bending/Stooping: Trunk bending downward and forward by bending spine at waist requiring full use of lower extremities and back muscles

+ Occasional: Reaching below shoulders: Extending arms in any direction below shoulders.

+ Occasional: Handling: Seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise working with hand or hands.

+ Occasional: 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: 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.

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

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

+ Occasional: Radiation: May be exposed to occupational radiation, requiring enrollment in VUMC's Radiation Safety Program which includes training, use of personal protective equipment with lead shielding, and personal dose monitoring.

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**Req ID:** 2116042

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