Research Specialist- School of Medicine, Cell Biology

Emory University • Atlanta, GA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the research specialist will perform a variety of defined research and laboratory experiments, according to prescribed protocols and assigned schedules. A major duty is weekly preparation of primary neuronal cultures from embryonic rat and mouse brains. Employees in this classification may be required to work with, take specific precautions against and/or be immunized against potentially hazardous agents.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific field OR equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.
• Weekly preparation of primary neuronal cultures from embryonic rat and mouse brains.
• Work with, take specific precautions against and/or be immunized against potentially hazardous agents.
• Maintaining various mammalian cell lines
• Performing biochemical analyses (e.g. western blot) and immunofluorescent labeling.
• Help set up experiments as prescribed by the principal investigator.

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.
• Performs related responsibilities as required by principal investigator.
• Maintaining various mammalian cell lines
• Performing biochemical analyses (e.g. western blot) and immunofluorescent labeling.
• Help set up experiments as prescribed by the principal investigator.

What This Job Offers

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