Research Specialist - Emory Primate Center

Emory University • Atlanta, GA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Division of Microbiology and Immunology within the Emory National Primate Research Center at Emory University is seeking a Research Specialist. This role involves lab experimentation, data management, and assisting with research protocols. The Research Specialist will set up, perform, and analyze various experiments according to prescribed protocols and schedules. Responsibilities include maintaining records, preparing data for publication, grants, and seminars, and working with hazardous agents and animals. The position also requires participation in lab maintenance duties and assisting colleagues. The ideal candidate is motivated, dependable, detail-oriented, has a positive attitude, and a passion for research. They should be a team player willing to learn and collaborate. The role emphasizes providing high-quality laboratory research support and good communication skills with various stakeholders.

Emory National Primate Research Center (EPC) is dedicated to discovering causes, preventions, treatments, and cures for disease, improving human and animal health worldwide. As one of seven NIH-funded NPRCs, EPC conducts studies that lead to breakthrough discoveries.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Motivated, dependable, detail-oriented, have a positive attitude and passion for research.
• Team player who is willing to learn on the job and collaborate with lab members and center members.
• Good communication skills with co-workers, the management team, PI’s, research staff, students, and other support services.

Responsibilities

• 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