Assistant Academic Research Scientist | School of Medicine - Pediatrics

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Description

Under minimal supervision, the Assistant Academic Research Scientist performs a wide range of highly technical and complex tasks necessary to advance basic and / or translational research programs.

Responsible for working with experimental platforms specific to the hiring Program.

A successful candidate will support our research focusing on performing single-cell and bulk transcriptome analysis assays, and in vitro cell culture assays for identifying immunoregulatory pathways and biomarkers in response to therapy and disease progression.

SPECIFIC DETAILS :

• Perform routine lab duties such as preparing buffers and stocking lab supplies
• Extract RNA and prepare RNA sequencing libraries
• Maintain cell cultures and perform in vitro experiments
• Assist other members in preparing or carrying out similar experiments

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Duties will include but are not limited to experimental design, data analysis, and interpretation and communication of results of basic and / or translational research.
• Will be required to reviews literature and apply advanced knowledge, skills, and input necessary for protocol development.
• May assist in grant and other funding applications, as necessary and appropriate.
• Performs other responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

• PhD or MD OR Master's degree and five years of professional level experience in a technical or research lab.
• Internship experience or experience prior to attaining the qualifying degree is not considered eligible work experience for this job classification.
• Laboratory experience will be based on area of assignment.

NOTE : Applicants applying with a . or equivalent degree must be eligible for a Georgia medical license to meet the minimum qualifications.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

• Experience with basic laboratory techniques
• Experience in molecular biology techniques such as DNA and RNA isolation, library preparation, PCR, qPCR, RT-PCR etc.
• Experience in cell culture, transfections, western blotting, ELISA, etc. is preferred
• Strong attention to detail, strong organizational skills in managing data, strong communication skills and experience working well in a diverse group setting is 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.

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Please note that one week advance notice is preferred.