Lead Research Specialist - School of Medicine, Immunology

Emory University • Atlanta, GA

112d • Remote

About The Position

The Lead Research Specialist will focus on human immunology, autoimmunity, and inflammatory responses, including an innovative collaborative study examining engineered primary human B cells. Employee may occasionally need to work limited irregular hours depending on experimental timing or research needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific field and two years of research experience, or equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with flow cytometry.
• Experience with cell culture.
• Prior experience working with human immune cells.
• Familiarity with biospecimen handling and biobanking.
• Ability to manage time-sensitive laboratory tasks and respond to experimental issues.
• Strong organizational and recordkeeping skills.
• Comfort working in a collaborative, multi-investigator environment.

Responsibilities

• Under minimal supervision, performs a variety of specialized and complex research and laboratory tests and procedures.
• Uses independent judgment in applying or adapting scientific techniques.
• May assist in protocol design.
• Investigates and proposes alternative experimental procedures for consideration by a principal investigator.
• Assists in planning and scheduling research procedures.
• Analyzes and interprets results of studies.
• Demonstrates and trains others in the proper use/operation of laboratory techniques and equipment.
• Calibrates, troubleshoots and performs routine repair and maintenance of equipment.
• Reviews literature for related research developments and techniques and compiles findings.
• Monitors laboratory processes to maintain quality assurance standards.
• Records results of studies, compiles and analyzes data and prepares charts and graphs.
• Monitors the handling, storage and disposal of hazardous substances.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.
• Employees in this classification may be required to work with, take specific precautions against and/or be immunized against potentially hazardous agents.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree