Research Specialist | School of Medicine - Pediatrics, Infectious Disease

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Description

The Chahroudi laboratory in the Department of Pediatrics at the Emory University School of Medicine is seeking a highly motivated Research Specialist to join their team. The Chahroudi lab is dedicated to investigating viral pathogenesis, persistence, and treatment/cure strategies. The Chahroudi research program is specifically focused on understanding the consequences of HIV and Zika virus infections, using nonhuman primate models. The Research Specialist will perform technical laboratory activities related to the processing and storage of nonhuman primate samples as well as keep detailed study records. The position will involve performing various immunologic and virology assays under the supervision of a postdoctoral fellow or graduate student. The Chahroudi laboratory is located in the Health Science Research Building II on the Emory Campus and consists of a dynamic team of postdoctoral fellows, graduate students, and research specialists, who all work collaboratively with veterinarians, research resources, and other core facility staff at the Emory National Primate Research Center.

KEY 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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

PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Interested candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in a scientific field OR equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.
• A background in immunology and/or virology would be ideal, but is not required.
• Excellent oral and written communication and math skills are required as is the ability to work as part of a team.
• Also valued is a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and the ability to ask for help when needed.
• Salary will be commensurate with experience and will follow the Emory guidelines.

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.

Additional Details

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