Research Specialist (Limited Term Position - Grant Funded)

Emory•Atlanta, GA

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The Emory Vaccine Center within the Emory National Primate Research Center at Emory University is currently seeking a full-time Research Specialist to join our team. This is a Grant Funded/Limited Time opportunity to complete a project that has an anticipated end date of May 31, 2028. Our research consists of analysis of human and murine cellular immune responses to Mycobacterial infection. The Research Specialist will conduct immunological assays to measure innate and adaptive immune responses to infection in blood and lung tissue samples. They will be responsible for conducting immunology and microbiology experiments, data analysis, quality assurance, maintaining laboratory environment and supplies, participating in lab meetings and journal clubs, and record keeping. They will assist with planning and scheduling research procedures. Record results of studies, compile and analyze data, and prepare charts and graphs. Review literature for related research, develop techniques, and compile findings. Analyze and interpret results of studies with support from the Principal Investigator (PI). The ideal candidate should 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 team members. The Research Specialist will work to ensure the highest quality of laboratory research support, have good communication skills with team members, the PI, and other support personnel. The candidate will receive lab-specific and assay-specific training from the PI and team members. They will serve in a support role while working towards independence in the lab. Dedicated to discovering causes, prevention, treatments, and cures, the Emory National Primate Research Center (EPC) is fighting diseases and improving human health and lives worldwide. One of seven National Primate Research Centers funded by the NIH, EPC conducts studies that make breakthrough discoveries possible. Learn more at http://www.enprc.emory.edu 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. If you are someone with laboratory research experience who is familiar with performing independently in research activities, this is an amazing opportunity to indirectly save and change lives and make a positive impact in the science and research community.

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.
Ability and desire to learn new concepts and techniques efficiently.
Previous experience with commonly used techniques in the lab is a benefit but not required: multi-parameter flow cytometry, cell culture, bacterial culturing, processing human blood samples or animal tissue, immunofluorescence microscopy, mouse work, proficiency with Microsoft Office, FlowJo, Prism, and R.

Responsibilities

Conducts immunological assays to measure innate and adaptive immune responses to infection in blood and lung tissue samples.
Conducts immunology and microbiology experiments.
Performs data analysis.
Ensures quality assurance.
Maintains laboratory environment and supplies.
Participates in lab meetings and journal clubs.
Maintains record keeping.
Assists with planning and scheduling research procedures.
Records results of studies, compiles and analyzes data, and prepares charts and graphs.
Reviews literature for related research, develops techniques, and compiles findings.
Analyzes and interprets results of studies with support from the Principal Investigator (PI).
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 the Principal Investigator.