Research Assistant 3, Pediatric Gastroenterology

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. Vanderbiltu2019s mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research. Organization: Pediatric Gastroenterology Job Summary: The lab in the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition at the Department of Pediatrics, Vanderbilt University Medical Center is seeking to fill a Research Assistant III (RA III) position. In your pivotal role as RA III, you will focus on the regulation of intestinal homeostasis as it relates to the gut microbial-host interaction and intestinal inflammation. Practical understanding of scientific techniques and knowledge of scientific theory is critical to success in this role REQUIRED: u2022 Bacheloru2019s (or equivalent experience) u2022 4 years of experience with cell and organoid culture, bacterial culture, Western blot analysis, immunohistochemistry, immunocytochemistry, microscope usage, PCR assays, ELISA, apoptosis assay, and flow cytometry is preferred. u2022 Experience with animal studies is preferred. u2022 Excellent interpersonal skills with warmth, professionalism, and cultural sensitivity. You will work Monday-Friday, traditional daytime business hours (40 hours weekly) in the Cancer Department at the VUMC Medical Research Building IV located at 2213 Garland Avenue in Nashville, TN. . DEPARTMENT SUMMARY : Since its inception in 1974, our The Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition has been dedicated to the comprehensive care of children and young adults with nutritional, gastrointestinal, or liver disorders. Our mission is to provide family-centered, state-of-the-art treatment for these disorders, to foster new discoveries that will change the manner in which they are prevented or treated in the future, and to train the next generation of physicians to become experts in our field. For additional information, please visit . Key Responsibilities: + Under minimal supervision, conduct and evaluate experiments and assays of varying complexity. + Plan and coordinate experiments in conjunction with Principal Investigator. + Understand and follow experimental protocols. Follow all equipment manuals. + Analyze and summarize experimental data/results, including recording, compiling, and interpreting data/results. + Communicate data/results. Provide appropriate oral presentation and written documentation of experimental data/results as required. + Maintain personal knowledge of scientific trends through literature reviews, attendance at meetings, conferences and seminars. + Assist PI in modifying procedures and techniques to improve established techniques and/or protocols. Recognize problems and suggest solutions. + Prepare, operate and troubleshoot equipment in experimental procedures. Recommend equipment and supplies needed for research projects. + Follow University safety protocols. + Ensure laboratory is prepared for experiments. Maintain inventories and prepare reagents as required. Maintain and repair equipment according to manufacturer and university guidelines. + Assist in the effective operation of the laboratory. Train other employees and supervise projects and/or personnel. Our Academic Enterprise is one of the nationu2019s longest serving and most prestigious academic medical centers. Through its historic bond with Vanderbilt University and integral role in the School of Medicine, Vanderbilt Health cultivates distinguished research and educational programs to advance a clinical enterprise that provides compassionate and personalized care and support for millions of patients and family members each year. World-leading academic departments and comprehensive centers of excellence pursue scientific discoveries and transformational educational and clinical advances across the entire spectrum of health and disease. Aligning with Vanderbilt Healthu2019s Strategic Directions , the Office of Research provides shared research resources, administrative expertise and professional guidance to enable the trans-disciplinary environment and highly collaborative culture that advances discovery and training for all the research faculty, trainees, students and staff. Core Accountabilities: Organizational Impact: Independently delivers on objectives with understanding of how they impact the results of own area/team and other related teams. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Utilizes multiple sources of data to analyze and resolve complex problems; may take a new perspective on existing solution. Breadth of Knowledge: Has advanced knowledge within a professional area and basic knowledge across related areas. Team Interaction: Acts as a

Created: 2026-02-25