Research Specialist | School of Medicine - Pediatrics, Solid Tumor

Emory • Atlanta, GA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

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. This successful candidate will work alongside laboratory team to develop novel T cell therapy and immunotherapy approaches both in vitro and in vivo using human derived pediatric solid tumor models.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific field OR equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.
• Basic laboratory bench skills (micropipetting, aseptic technique, centrifugation, etc.)
• Experience in mammalian cell culture under aseptic conditions.
• Ability to create legible graphs and figures (Microsoft Office Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, etc).

Nice To Haves

• BS Degree in a scientific field
• A minimum of 2 years dedication to this job is requested due to the time and effort.
• Processing clinical trial samples for mass cytometry (Cytof) may be part of the position.
• Training in either immunology, immune-oncology or cell and cancer biology.
• Skillset in cytometry and immunophenotyping, including sample processing, data acquisition, and data analysis using FlowJo/Cytobank software.
• Routine cell culture or organoid modeling and molecular biology techniques (western blot, RT-qPCR, Elisa, etc.) strongly preferred.
• Animal handling experience is desired as the successful appointee will be required to perform animal experiments.

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.
• Work alongside laboratory team to develop novel T cell therapy and immunotherapy approaches both in vitro and in vivo using human derived pediatric solid tumor models.

Benefits

• Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training.

What This Job Offers

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