Senior Research Specialist | School of Medicine - Pediatrics

Emory•Atlanta, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Research Specialist at Emory University's School of Medicine - Pediatrics is responsible for independently performing a wide range of highly technical and complex research and laboratory tests and procedures. This role involves devising specialized research procedures using advanced techniques and equipment, providing input to protocol development, and serving as a technical resource for other research personnel. The specialist will analyze and interpret study results, investigate alternative approaches for quality improvement, and train staff in specialized procedures and theoretical concepts. Additionally, they will recommend new equipment and supplies, contribute to departmental goals, potentially assist in grant applications, review relevant literature, and prepare materials for publication or presentation. The position also includes overseeing quality assurance and monitoring the handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous substances. Specific duties include conducting cell culture experiments with primary cells and performing molecular biology techniques such as ELISA, immunofluorescence, DNA/RNA extractions, western blots, and qPCR assays. This is an in-person position at an Emory University location.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a scientific field and four years of research experience, OR equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.
May be required to work with, take specific precautions against and/or be immunized against potentially hazardous agents.

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.