Senior Research Specialist- School of Medicine, Nephrology

Emory•Atlanta, GA

3d•Onsite

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. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community. This role involves performing a wide range of highly technical and complex research and laboratory tests and procedures. The specialist will devise highly specialized research procedures, provide input to protocol development, and serve as a technical resource for other research personnel. Responsibilities include analyzing and interpreting study results, investigating and recommending alternative approaches, and training research staff in specialized procedures. The role also involves recommending new equipment and supplies, providing input into departmental goals, and potentially assisting in grant preparation. Reviewing literature, preparing written materials for publication or presentation, overseeing quality assurance, and monitoring hazardous substance handling are also key duties. Employees may be required to work with, take precautions against, and/or be immunized against potentially hazardous agents.

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

Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Good verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational and time management skills.

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.
Checking and weaning pups and updating animal census and breeding logs on a regular basis.
ID tagging mice, collecting ear punch or tail tissue, running PCR or qPCR to genotype mice, and using this information to update animal census.
Maintaining cell lines (mpkCCD, mDCT15, and other kidney cell lines) as required.
Help with survival surgery (telemetry device implantation) and terminal dissection for tissue collection.
Carry out experiments including Western Blot, immunohistochemistry, and other protein related assays as required.