Senior Research Specialist | School of Medicine - Pediatrics
About The Position
Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. This Senior Research Specialist position is within the School of Medicine - Pediatrics. The role involves independently performing a wide range of highly technical and complex research and laboratory tests and procedures, devising specialized research procedures, and providing input to protocol development. The specialist will also serve as a technical resource for other research personnel, analyze and interpret study results, and investigate alternative approaches to improve quality. Key experimental work includes cell culture experiments with primary cells and molecular biology techniques such as ELISA, immunofluorescence, DNA/RNA extractions, western blots, and qPCR assays.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a scientific field and four years of research experience, OR equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.
Nice To Haves
- Expertise in handling BSL2 viruses.
Responsibilities
- Independently performs a wide range of highly technical and complex research and laboratory tests and procedures.
- Devises highly specialized research procedures by applying a knowledge of advanced research techniques and equipment.
- Provides input to protocol development.
- Serves as a technical resource for other research personnel.
- Analyzes and interprets the results of studies.
- Investigates and recommends alternative approaches to improve the quality of results.
- Trains research staff in specialized procedures and theoretical concepts for unique tests.
- Recommends new equipment and supplies needed for specialized procedures.
- Provides input into the development of departmental goals and objectives.
- May assist in grant and other funding application preparation.
- Review literature for related research developments and techniques.
- Prepares written materials, charts and graphs on specialized techniques and research results for publication or presentation.
- Oversees quality assurance of research performed by others.
- Monitors the handling, storage and disposal of hazardous substances.
- Performs related responsibilities as required.
- Conducting cell culture experiments including work with primary cells.
- Performing molecular biology techniques including ELISA, immunofluorescence, DNA/RNA extractions, western blots and qPCR assays.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
