Research Specialist, School of Medicine: Pharmacology

Emory • Atlanta, GA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a research specialist position for a neurobiology research lab. The position will involve performance of basic laboratory techniques, ordering reagents for the lab, and learning new techniques to perform experiments focused on understanding the function of disease-associated receptors expressed in the brain.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Biomedical research experience as an undergraduate

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