Senior Research Specialist - Emory College of Arts and Sciences

Emory University•Atlanta, GA

1d•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. The Vega lab at Emory (www.vegalab.org) is seeking a Senior Research Specialist. The position entails molecular biology wet lab work (DNA and RNA extraction; library preparation and sequencing; qRT-PCR) using existing protocols, as well as protocol development and troubleshooting, for ongoing projects in host-microbiome and host-pathogen association in Caenorhabditis elegans. This is a three-year position supported by a non-federal foundation grant. The senior research specialist will be primarily responsible for wet lab experiments on bacterial and viral transmission in Caenorhabditis elegans, including data collection and basic analysis. Applicants should have a bachelor's degree in biology or a related field, with wet lab experience in microbiology and molecular biology techniques (DNA and RNA extraction; library preparation and sequencing; qRT- PCR); prior experience with Caenorhabditis elegans, flow cytometry, sequence analysis, and/or low-template samples a plus. Protocol development is part of this position; a successful candidate will be comfortable navigating the scientific literature and troubleshooting novel protocols. Prior experience with training of junior personnel preferred. NOTE: Position tasks are required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location; working remote is not an option. Emory reserves the right to change this status with notice to employee.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a scientific field and four years of research experience, OR equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.
Applicants should have a bachelor's degree in biology or a related field, with wet lab experience in microbiology and molecular biology techniques (DNA and RNA extraction; library preparation and sequencing; qRT- PCR).
communication skills are important, as is the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
comfortable navigating the scientific literature and troubleshooting novel protocols.

Nice To Haves

prior experience with Caenorhabditis elegans, flow cytometry, sequence analysis, and/or low-template samples a plus.
Prior experience with training of junior personnel preferred.

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.
Employees in this classification may be required to work with, take specific precautions against and/or be immunized against potentially hazardous agents.
wet lab experiments on bacterial and viral transmission in Caenorhabditis elegans, including data collection and basic analysis.