Research Specialist - School of Medicine Psychiatry

Emory University • Atlanta, GA

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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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Prior research experience, either through job experience or during undergraduate degree (recent B.S. from Emory in Biology, Neuroscience or health-related discipline preferred)
• Desire to develop wet lab and leadership skills within a dynamic clinical team research environment.
• Willingness to help with participant recruitment, bio-sample collection, and management of research data as needed.

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

• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree