Research Specialist, The Liotta Research Group (LRG) - Emory College of Arts and Sciences

Emory University • Atlanta, GA

16h • Onsite

About The Position

The Liotta Research Group (LRG) is an Emory-based medicinal chemistry and organic synthesis research group, led by Dr. Dennis Liotta. Our focus is the discovery and development of novel therapeutic agents. The drugs, generated by the LRG over several decades, include therapies for HIV, cancer, hepatitis B (HBV) and neurological disorders, to name a few. In addition to our ongoing programs in HIV and HBV, our current efforts include identifying and developing novel non-opioid analgesics, anti-anxiolytics and therapies for immunologically-sensitive cancers.

Requirements

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

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