Research Specialist, Senior- School of Medicine, Hematology

Emory•Atlanta, GA

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. This role independently performs a wide range of highly technical and complex research and laboratory tests and procedures. It involves devising highly specialized research procedures by applying a knowledge of advanced research techniques and equipment, and providing input to protocol development. The position serves as a technical resource for other research personnel, analyzes and interprets the results of studies, and investigates and recommends alternative approaches to improve the quality of results. Additionally, it involves training research staff in specialized procedures and theoretical concepts for unique tests, recommending new equipment and supplies, and providing input into the development of departmental goals and objectives. The role may also assist in grant and other funding application preparation, review literature for related research developments and techniques, and prepare written materials, charts, and graphs on specialized techniques and research results for publication or presentation. The Senior Research Specialist oversees quality assurance of research performed by others and monitors the handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous substances. Employees in this classification may be required to work with, take specific precautions against, and/or be immunized against potentially hazardous agents.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Independently performs a wide range of highly technical and complex research and laboratory tests and procedures.
Devises highly specialized research procedures by applying a knowledge of advanced research techniques and equipment.
Provides input to protocol development.
Serves as a technical resource for other research personnel.
Analyzes and interprets the results of studies.
Investigates and recommends alternative approaches to improve the quality of results.
Trains research staff in specialized procedures and theoretical concepts for unique tests.
Recommends new equipment and supplies needed for specialized procedures.
Provides input into the development of departmental goals and objectives.
May assist in grant and other funding application preparation.
Review literature for related research developments and techniques.
Prepares written materials, charts and graphs on specialized techniques and research results for publication or presentation.
Oversees quality assurance of research performed by others.
Monitors the handling, storage and disposal of hazardous substances.
Performs related responsibilities as required.
Employees in this classification may be required to work with, take specific precautions against and/or be immunized against potentially hazardous agents.