Research Specialist- Winship Cancer Institute
About The Position
The Winship Cancer Tissue and Pathology Shared Resource (CTP) at Emory University is seeking a Research Specialist to support biorepository and clinical trial sample processing operations. The position is part of a multidisciplinary team that provides high-quality biospecimens for basic, clinical, and translational research. The role is primarily based at Winship at Emory Midtown and may occasionally involve sample processing at the Clifton campus. Under general supervision, the Research Specialist performs defined research and laboratory tests and experiments according to prescribed protocols and schedules. The position includes accessioning and processing human biospecimens, maintaining accurate records, and supporting research and clinical trial sample workflows. The employee may also participate in laboratory maintenance and may be required to take precautions against, or be immunized against, potentially hazardous agents.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a scientific field, or an equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.
Responsibilities
- Perform defined research and laboratory tests and experiments according to prescribed protocols and assigned schedules.
- Set up experiments as prescribed by a principal investigator.
- Accession human solid tissues, blood, urine, and other biospecimens into the specimen tracking database.
- Process specimens under aseptic conditions to isolate plasma, serum, PBMCs, and other derivatives according to established SOPs and clinical trial protocols.
- Cryopreserve specimens and/or prepare and ship samples to research investigators and clinical trial sponsors.
- Collaborate and coordinate with clinical research teams, Emory investigators and their laboratory staff, and CTP colleagues.
- Maintain laboratory records, files, and logs in laboratory notebooks and computer databases.
- Compile data and record study results for publications, grants, and seminar presentations.
- Participate in laboratory maintenance activities such as sterilizing and cleaning equipment, ordering supplies, inventory, and media preparation.
- Perform related responsibilities and additional duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
