Research Specialist - Microbiology & Immunology (Primate Center)

Emory University • Atlanta, GA

1h • Onsite

About The Position

The Division of Microbiology & Immunology within Emory National Primate Research Center at Emory University is currently seeking a full-time Research Specialist to join the laboratory of Dr. Guido Silvestri. The preferred candidate will be working in a fast-paced, dynamic laboratory as part of a team working on HIV prevention and cure. The preferred candidate should have a solid background in Immunology and Virology coursework and must be comfortable with chemistry and mathematics. Familiarity with primary lymphocyte cell culture and flow cytometry is a plus. Organization and communication are essential, as well as being motivated, dependable, detail-oriented, with a positive attitude and passion for research. The Research Specialist will be a team player who is willing to learn on the job and collaborate with lab members and center members. The Research Specialist will work to ensure the highest quality of laboratory research support, and has good communication skills with co-workers, the management team, PI’s, research staff, students, and other support services.
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 cell culture, flow cytometry, and molecular biology, 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

• Demonstrates outstanding working habits, including the ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Demonstrates ability to work in an animal research environment
• A background in immunology, virology or molecular biology is required. Previous hands-on experience with flow cytometry is preferred but not required.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Experience working in a biosafety environment
• Demonstrates computer skills proficiency

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