Research Specialist, Biology - Emory College of Arts and Sciences

Emory University • Atlanta, GA

8h • Onsite

About The Position

Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community.
The Devineni Lab is seeking a Research Specialist to perform studies in fruit flies (Drosophila) investigating how neural circuits in the brain process information.
Experiments may include dissections and immunostaining of fly brains, behavioral assays, optogenetic manipulations, and in vivo imaging of neural activity.
Depending on the person’s interests and skills, they may also assist in buildingexperimental hardware or writing software. Other responsibilities will include general lab tasks such as maintaining fly stocks.
The Research Specialist will work closely with the principal investigator, and contributions to experiments will merit authorship on resulting publications.
Applicants should have previous research experience and background in a STEM field such as biology or neuroscience.
Experience working with Drosophila, using neuroscience techniques, and/or programming will be judged favorably.
Candidates should have good organizational and problem-solving skills, the ability to multitask, and attention to detail.
A one- to two-year commitment is expected.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific field OR equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.
• Previous research experience and background in a STEM field such as biology or neuroscience.
• Good organizational and problem-solving skills
• The ability to multitask
• Attention to detail
• A one- to two-year commitment is expected.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with Drosophila
• Experience using neuroscience techniques
• Experience programming

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of defined research and laboratory tests and experiments according to prescribed protocols and assigned schedules.
• Sets up experiments as prescribed by a principal investigator.
• May be required to participate in laboratory maintenance activities such as sterilization and cleaning of equipment, ordering of supplies, inventory and media preparation.
• Maintains records, files and logs of work performed in laboratory notebooks and computer databases.
• Compiles data and records results of studies for publications, grants and seminar presentations.
• Employees in this classification may be required to work with, take specific precautions against and/or be immunized against potentially hazardous agents.
• Performs related responsibilities as required by principal investigator.
• Maintaining fly stocks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees