Research Analyst I - Chung Lab

Research Analyst I
Rheumatology

JOB SUMMARY:
Under direct supervision, provide support for social, economic or health related research; assist in investigating, gathering, assessing, and clarifying data; record and distribute information; assist in general laboratory maintenance and inventory control.

The Chung Lab requests a Research Analyst with strong mathematical and computer skills to collect, organize, and prepare complicated data tables according to established research practices.

Department Summary:

The Division of Rheumatology & Immunology at the Vanderbilt University Medical Center is committed to teaching, research and clinical care in the areas of autoimmune disease and musculoskeletal disease.

Our faculty consists of leading researchers, clinicians and instructors working together to accomplish the goals of the Medical Center. We offer comprehensive clinical care>> for those with rheumatic and autoimmune diseases that can affect the joints, muscles, and bones causing pain, swelling, stiffness, and deformity.

Besides an active clinical program, division faculty also have active research programs>> to solve basic problems in immunology and cell biology related to autoimmune and inflammatory diseases, and to solve clinical questions which may impact healthcare in the future.

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collect and organize data from a variety of reference sources
• Prepare charts, graphs, and tables according to accepted research practices
• Perform preliminary analysis
• Assist in investigating and gathering data
• Route questionnaires, record information and distribute results using established procedures
• Assist with recruiting and interviewing study participants
• Provide appropriate documentation for research
• Update manual and/ or automated database file and maintain records
• Assist in the preparation of materials for publication
• Edit and/or type manuscripts according to accepted practices
• Keep abreast of trends in field of study
• Read professional journals and attend meetings and/or seminars
• May supervise student assistants
• Plan and assign work
• May assist in lab maintenance.
• Order supplies and equipment.
• Monitor and maintain inventory control.