Research Specialist - HIV Immunology

Emory • Atlanta, GA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Division of Microbiology and Immunology within the Emory National Primate Research Center at Emory University in Atlanta, GA is currently seeking a full-time, entry-level Research Specialist to join the laboratory of Dr. Mirko Paiardini . The Research Specialist will assist with NIH-funded studies on HIV immunology. Our research consists of utilizing simian immunodeficiency virus (SIV)-infected non-human primates (NHPs) as a model of HIV pathogenesis to characterize viral persistence during antiretroviral therapy (ART) and test novel immunotherapies to achieve durable viral remission. Operating under senior research scientists, work will be performed in a fast-paced BSL-2 laboratory setting involving techniques such as processing tissues for immune cell isolation, flow cytometry, and cell culture. Candidates with a background in immunology, virology, or pre-clinical animal models are highly encouraged to apply. This is a great opportunity for any candidate with a long-term goal of pursuing an MD or PhD. If interested, you can contact Mirko Paiardini directly via email ( [email protected] ) in addition to submitting your application. Please provide a copy of your CV; a cover letter detailing your research interests and goals; and the names 3 evaluators with their contact information. Collaborate. Innovate. Serve. These three simple words capture what we do at EPC to help advance science and improve the health and well-being of humans and non-human primates. If you are someone with laboratory research experience who is familiar with HIV immunology this is an amazing opportunity to indirectly save and change lives and make a positive impact in the science and research community. Dedicated to discovering causes, preventions, treatments, and cures of disease, Emory National Primate Research Center (EPC) is improving human and animal health and lives worldwide. One of seven NPRCs funded by the NIH, EPC conducts studies that make breakthrough discoveries possible. Learn more at http://enprc.emory.edu

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific field OR equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.

Nice To Haves

• Fundamental expertise in HIV/SIV immunology, animal models, and BSL-2.
• HIV immunology experimentation, including high-parameter flow cytometry, tissue processing, and cell culture.
• Proficiency with data visualization tools (GraphPad Prism, FlowJo, and/or RStudio).
• Experience with NHP experimental models.
• Background with BSL-3 standard operating procedures.

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision, 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.

What This Job Offers

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