Research Specialist - School of Medicine Orthopaedics

Emory University • Brookhaven, GA

21h • Onsite

About The Position

The department is looking for a candidate that has a bachelor’s degree in biology, biomedical sciences, or a related field. Experience with mouse handling, colony management, genotyping, tissue collection, mammalian cell culture, and general molecular biology techniques is preferred. The candidate should have strong organizational and record-keeping skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific field OR equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.
• Strong organizational and record-keeping skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with mouse handling, colony management, genotyping, tissue collection, mammalian cell culture, and general molecular biology techniques.

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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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