Research Specialist | School of Medicine - Pediatrics, Solid Tumor

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Description

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.

ADDITIONAL JOB DETAILS:

• This successful candidate will work alongside laboratory team to develop novel T cell therapy and immunotherapy approaches both in vitro and in vivo using human derived pediatric solid tumor models.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS Degree in a scientific field
• A minimum of 2 years dedication to this job is requested due to the time and effort.
• Basic laboratory bench skills (micropipetting, aseptic technique, centrifugation, etc.)
• Experience in mammalian cell culture under aseptic conditions.
• Ability to create legible graphs and figures (Microsoft Office Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, etc).Processing clinical trial samples for mass cytometry (Cytof) may be part of the position.
• Preferred candidate will have training in either immunology, immune-oncology or cell and cancer biology.
• Candidates with skillset in cytometry and immunophenotyping, including sample processing, data acquisition, and data analysis using FlowJo/Cytobank software, will receive prioritized consideration.
• Routine cell culture or organoid modeling and molecular biology techniques (western blot, RT-qPCR, Elisa, etc.) strongly preferred.
• Animal handling experience is desired as the successful appointee will be required to perform animal experiments.

NOTE: Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location.  Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

Additional Details

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