Research Specialist- School of Medicine, Cardiology

Emory University • Atlanta, GA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

This role's primary responsibility will be to manage a mouse colony and support with setting up experiments for Postdoctoral Fellows, Advanced Researchers, and PIs. 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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Experience managing a mouse colony is strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Manage a mouse colony
• Support with setting up experiments for Postdoctoral Fellows, Advanced Researchers, and PIs
• 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
• Performs related responsibilities as required by principal investigator

What This Job Offers

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