Research Specialist- School of Medicine, Biochemistry

Emory University • Atlanta, GA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Seeking a highly motivated individual to serve as a Research Specialist in the field of Biochemistry, Structural Biology, and Computational Drug Design. Candidate would be tasked with a variety of biochemistry, molecular biology, cell culture, molecular modeling, and computer aided drug design.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, or related discipline.
• Experience with the following software: Schrödinger (Maestro, Glide, molecular dynamics), AI based structure prediction (Boltz2, AlphaFold), and GraphPad.
• Ideal candidate will also have wet lab experience including cloning, mammalian cell culture, and recombinant protein expression and purification.

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