JOB SUMMARY:

The Core Research Assistant II executes the day to day flow of the lab under the direction of the Core Manager or Director. Under minimal 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 core laboratory and research functions, which may include utilizing the CORES system to document services provide and ensuring services are appropriately billed.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Under minimal supervision, plan, conduct and evaluate experiments and assays of varying complexity.
• Understand and follow experimental protocols.
• Record, compile, and report data.
• Analyze and interpret data.
• Ensure Laboratory is prepared for experiments
• Maintain inventories
• Maintain sterile conditions as required
• Prepare reagents
• Clean equipment
• Under the direction of the Core Manager or Director, execute the day to day flow of the lab.
• Provide training to new staff.
• Assist in day to day problem solving.
• Maintains the instrument/equipment used for services provided by the core.
• Read and follow all equipment manuals.
• Maintain and repair equipment according to manufacturer and University guidelines.
• Provide training to researchers in instrument/equipment operation.
• Troubleshoots instrument/equipment problems.
• May utilize the CORES system for documenting services provided and to ensure services are appropriately billed to clients.
• Accurately compile information for monthly billing.
• Invoices clients for services utilizing CORES.

Department Summary:

The Vanderbilt Diabetes Research and Training Center (DRTC) is a NIH-sponsored Diabetes Center that facilitates the discovery, application, and translation of scientific knowledge to improve the lives of people with diabetes. Our investigators conduct basic, clinical, and translational research on the etiology, prevention, treatment, and complications of diabetes and obesity. The DRTC supports core facilities that enhance diabetes-related research and organizes an Enrichment Program of seminars and small groups that create a dynamic and inclusive environment for the training of the next generation of scientists. We invite you to collaborate or interact with us as we work to reduce the burden of diabetes.

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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.

* Healthcare's Most Wired: Among the nation's 100 "most-wired" hospitals and health systems for its efforts in innovative medical technology.

* 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 designation.

* National Academy of Medicine: 22 members, elected by their peers in recognition of outstanding achievement

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