Research Specialist - Behavioral Neuroscience & Psychiatric Disorders

Emory • Atlanta, GA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Gourley lab in the Division of Behavioral Neuroscience and Psychiatric Disorders within the Emory National Primate Center at Emory University in Atlanta, GA, is currently seeking a full-time Research Specialist to join our lab. Our research consists of behavioral testing in mice, aimed at understanding how organisms make choices, to seek or not seek reward. The applicant will test the mice daily and take responsibility for the health and care of the organism during the experiment. Prior to testing, intracranial surgery will be involved to manipulate proteins of interest, and following behavioral testing, post-mortem analyses of brain tissues will be required to confirm that manipulations acted as expected. Collaborate. Innovate. Serve. These three simple words capture what we do at EPC to help advance science and improve the health and well-being of humans, non-human primates, and non-primate model organisms. The ideal candidate should also be motivated, dependable, detail-oriented, have a positive attitude, and passion for research. The Research Specialist will be a team player who is willing to learn on the job and collaborate with lab members and center members. The Research Specialist will work to ensure the highest quality of laboratory research support and have good communication skills with co-workers, the management team, PIs, research staff, students, and other support services.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Existing knowledge and expertise in behavioral testing in mice.
• Ability to independently maintain Excel datasets and present their findings to the lab lead in weekly one-on-one meetings.
• Existing expertise in multiple statistical approaches.
• Proficient in using statistical software like SPSS.
• Familiarity with intracranial surgery and viral-mediated gene silencing will be viewed highly favorably.

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