Research Specialist - School of Medicine Orthopaedics

Emory • Atlanta, GA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The department is looking for a candidate that has a bachelor’s degree in biology, biomedical sciences, or a related field. Experience with mouse handling, colony management, genotyping, tissue collection, mammalian cell culture, and general molecular biology techniques is preferred. The candidate should have strong organizational and record-keeping skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific field OR equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.
• Strong organizational and record-keeping skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with mouse handling, colony management, genotyping, tissue collection, mammalian cell culture, and general molecular biology techniques.

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.

Benefits

• Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level