Vanderbilt University Medical Center · 12 hours ago
Research Assistant 3 - Diabetes/Endocrinology (Gannon Lab)
Nashville Metro
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
4+ years expVanderbilt University Medical Center, located in Nashville, Tennessee, is dedicated to advancing health and wellness through exceptional programs in patient care, education, and research. The Research Assistant 3 position involves planning, conducting, and evaluating complex experiments under minimal supervision, while also assisting in laboratory operations and training other employees.
Cosmetic SurgeryEducationHealth CareMedicalUniversities
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 laboratory is prepared for experiments
Maintain inventories
Maintain sterile conditions as required
Prepare reagents
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
Supervise projects and/or personnel
Qualification
Required
4 years of relevant work experience
Bachelor's degree
Company
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Vanderbilt University Medical Center is a nonprofit institution specializing in patient care, research, and nobility in medical education.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
Vanderbilt University Medical Center has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your
reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Represents job field similar to this job
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (92)
2024 (74)
2023 (73)
2022 (113)
2021 (96)
2020 (70)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$35.3MKey Investors
National Institute on AgingAdvanced Research Projects Agency for HealthGordon and Betty Moore Foundation
2025-07-02Grant· $25M
2024-11-15Grant· $3.3M
2024-09-13Grant
Leadership Team
Wright Pinson
Deputy CEO and Chief Health System Officer
Cecelia Moore
Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer
Recent News
Bizjournals.com Feed (2025-11-12 15:43:17)
2026-01-22
2026-01-20
2026-01-20
Company data provided by crunchbase