Research Specialist - School of Medicine Ophthalmic Biochemistry Lab

Emory • Atlanta, GA

19h • Onsite

About The Position

The Hass lab at Emory is looking to hire a research specialist. The lab (https://med.emory.edu/departments/ophthalmology/ophthalmic-research/hass-lab/index.html) is focused on understanding and quantifying metabolic flux in tissues of the eye, and how they are altered in degenerative conditions that affect vision. We use a combination of biochemical approaches, including isotopic tracing, mass spectrometry, and enzymatic assays in the majority of our experiments. If you join our team, you’ll learn these approaches, carry out projects under the direction of more senior personnel, document experimental details, and report results. We’re also committed to your success – our goal is to provide an environment in which you can learn and grow as a scientist. We prefer candidates who are interested in using this opportunity as a stepping stone in their career as a scientist.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific field OR equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience with HPLC and/or mass spectrometry (strongly preferred)
• Strong communication skills (strongly preferred)
• Comfort interacting with mice in a scientific setting

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
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees