Research Specialist, Lead - School of Medicine Rehabilitation
About The Position
Emory University School of Medicine is hiring a Lead Research Specialist to join its Rehabilitation research team. The role supports research using technology to track brain activity, neurological function, and eye and head coordination, helping researchers investigate connections between the brain, vision, and movement. Under minimal supervision, the specialist performs complex research and laboratory tests and procedures, applies or adapts scientific techniques using independent judgment, and may assist with protocol design. The position also involves planning research procedures, analyzing and interpreting study results, training others in laboratory techniques and equipment use, maintaining equipment and quality standards, reviewing research literature, and handling hazardous substances. Work must be performed in person at an Emory University location; remote work is not an option.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a scientific field and two years of research experience, or an equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.
- Previous research experience.
- Strong data collection, organization, and research coordination skills.
- Collaborative mindset and passion for scientific discovery.
Nice To Haves
- CITI Good Research Practices certification.
Responsibilities
- Perform specialized and complex research and laboratory tests and procedures.
- Apply or adapt scientific techniques using independent judgment.
- Assist with protocol design and propose alternative experimental procedures for consideration by a principal investigator.
- Assist in planning and scheduling research procedures.
- Analyze and interpret study results.
- Demonstrate and train others in laboratory techniques and equipment operation.
- Calibrate, troubleshoot, and perform routine repair and maintenance of equipment.
- Review literature on related research developments and techniques and compile findings.
- Monitor laboratory processes to maintain quality assurance standards.
- Record study results, compile and analyze data, and prepare charts and graphs.
- Monitor the handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous substances.
- Perform related responsibilities as required.
- Take required precautions against potentially hazardous agents and, where required, receive immunizations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
