Research Assistant II

Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, TN
Category Research
Job Description
Role Overview

In this pivotal role as a Research Assistant II, you will support ongoing research in a dynamic surgical research laboratory. With moderate supervision, you’ll contribute to day-to-day research activities including experimental procedures, animal care, data collection, and general lab operations.

What You Will Do

Assist with surgical and non-surgical experimental procedures, support veterinary anesthesia, perioperative monitoring, and post-procedure care, provide daily animal care, collect, document, and organize research data accurately, and help maintain lab readiness, supplies, and routine operational needs.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This position has a strong emphasis on veterinary anesthesia, perioperative care, and surgical support, and also provides opportunities to assist with additional laboratory and research functions as needed.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
  • 2 years of relevant experience
  • Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) not required, but strongly preferred
  • Comfortable and willing to work with any species of animal

Benefits

  • health
  • disability
  • retirement
  • wellness
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