About the role

  • Research Specialist in Biology conducting laboratory tests and experiments at Emory University. Assisting with rodent studies and collaborating with the principal investigator and team.

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.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in a scientific field OR equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.
  • Excited to work in a neuroscience lab and learn new techniques
  • Interest in the research of motivated behaviors and/or sensory neuroscience
  • Good communication, organizational and time management skills
  • Ability to multitask
  • Good problem-solving skills
  • Patience and attention to detail in carrying out experimental protocols
  • Some proficiency with computers, ideally some programming skills (e.g. MATLAB, Python)
  • Work experience with rodents and aseptic surgical procedures are a bonus.
  • Commitment of 2 years is preferred.

Benefits

  • Health and Safety Information: Working in a laboratory, Working with animals

Job title

Research Specialist, Biology

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Tech skills

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