Research Specialist - School of Medicine Neurosurgery

Emory University • Atlanta, GA

7h • Onsite

About The Position

The Boulis laboratory in the department of Neurosurgery at Emory University – Atlanta, GA - is seeking a capable and self-motivated individual to assist with small animal care and behavior essays, histology, and other molecular biology assays. The candidate should have excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team. Our lab is primarily interested in gene therapy approaches for motor neuron diseases and novel approaches to nerve repair. More information about the lab can be found at: http://neurosurgery.emory.edu/research/boulislab/index.html.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific field OR equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.

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