Lead Research Specialist | School of Medicine - Pediatrics, Infectious Disease

Emory•Atlanta, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Chahroudi laboratory in the Department of Pediatrics at the Emory University School of Medicine is seeking a highly motivated Lead Research Specialist to join their team. The majority of efforts will be dedicated to investigating HIV persistence and latency reversal. The goal of this work is to evaluate HIV cure strategies in a preclinical nonhuman primate model. The Chahroudi laboratory is located in the Health Science Research Building on the Emory Campus and consists of a dynamic team of post-doctoral fellows, graduate students, and research specialists, who all work collaboratively with veterinarians, research resources, and other core facility staff at the Emory National Biomedical Research Center. The Lead Research Specialist will perform technical laboratory activities related to the processing, storage and analysis of human and nonhuman primate samples including whole blood, tissues, and other specimens. Involve performing and development of various immunologic, molecular biological and virologic assays under minimal supervision. This will include planning/scheduling of research procedures and data analysis/interpretation to further our understanding of the impact of the HIV cure strategies evaluated in nonhuman primates. Involved in general lab operations and will supervise/train other lab members.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a scientific field and two years of research experience, or equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.
Excellent oral and written communication and math skills are required as is the ability to work as part of a team.
A strong work ethic, attention to detail, and the ability to manage/maintain certain parts of the laboratory operations and develop/establish new protocols/procedures under minimal supervision.

Nice To Haves

A background in the immunology and virology of HIV/SIV infection is ideal.
Experience working with sterile cell culture, molecular biological techniques and primary cell isolation techniques is preferred.
The ideal candidate has experience in training others in the proper use/operation of laboratory equipment and techniques.

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 technical laboratory activities related to the processing, storage and analysis of human and nonhuman primate samples including whole blood, tissues, and other specimens.
Performs and develops various immunologic, molecular biological and virologic assays under minimal supervision.
Involved in general lab operations and will supervise/train other lab members.