Lead Research Specialist, School of Medicine - Microbiology & Immunology

Emory • Atlanta, GA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Emory University is seeking a Lead Research Specialist for the School of Medicine - Microbiology & Immunology. This role involves performing a variety of specialized and complex research and laboratory tests and procedures under minimal supervision. The specialist will use independent judgment in applying or adapting scientific techniques, may assist in protocol design, and investigate alternative experimental procedures. Responsibilities include analyzing and interpreting study results, training others in laboratory techniques and equipment operation, calibrating and troubleshooting equipment, reviewing literature, monitoring laboratory processes for quality assurance, recording and analyzing data, and monitoring the handling of hazardous substances. Employees may be required to work with, take precautions against, or be immunized against potentially hazardous agents. Additional duties include managing other research specialists, ordering supplies, general lab management, conducting molecular biology experiments, maintaining tissue culture lines, growing virus stocks, laboratory inventory, preparing buffers, and training graduate students. The role will involve performing experiments with human or animal influenza viruses using techniques such as fluorescence microscopy, western blot, ELISA, and other biochemical assays, maintaining detailed written records, and performing basic animal handling and husbandry.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific field
• Two years of research experience
• Equivalent combination of experience, education, and training

Nice To Haves

• Fluorescence microscopy
• Western blot
• ELISA
• Other biochemical assays
• Basic handling and husbandry of animals

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Manages other research specialists.
• Orders supplies.
• Performs general lab management.
• Conducts molecular biology experiments.
• Maintains tissue culture lines.
• Grows virus stocks.
• Manages laboratory inventory.
• Prepares buffers.
• Trains graduate students in techniques.
• Performs experiments using human or animal influenza viruses in tissue culture systems.
• Maintains detailed written records.
• Performs animal research such as basic handling and husbandry.

Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer status
• Consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.
• Non-discrimination in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training.
• Assurance of participation in university programs and use of facilities without discrimination.
• Compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities).
• Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior