What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Specialist - hiPSC organoids position at Emory University?
Our group at Emory University is recruiting a motivated individual to join us as a Research Specialist working with 3D brain organoid cultures. This position is project-based and will also involve performing confocal microscopy, calcium live imaging, and molecular biology approaches (e.g., RNA-seq). Additional responsibilities include managing laboratory supplies and reagents, maintaining equipment, and optimizing lab protocols.
Job description:
· Under general supervision, performs a variety of defined research and laboratory tests and experiments according to prescribed rotocols and assigned schedules.
· Sets up experiments as prescribed by a principal investigator.
· Participates in laboratory maintenance activities such as sterilization and cleaning of equipment, ordering of supplies, inventory and media preparation.
· Maintains records of work performed in lab notebooks and computer databases.
· Compiles data and study results for publications, grants and 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.
Additional Qualifications:
We are seeking a dependable, detail-oriented team member with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. The candidate should have the ability to perform written protocols faithfully, maintain detailed records of experiments, fulfill work under deadlines with general guidance, and have general computer and database management skills.
Schedule Requirements:
This role may require occasional work outside of the core lab hours to address equipment malfunction or similar unexpected circumstances.
Education and Location:
· Minimum education requirement for this position is a Bachelor's in a science related field.
· Visit www.brainorganoidhub.com to learn more about our work.
· 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.
Application Process
Interested applicants should include a brief cover letter and their CV or resume. We recommend combining these into a single file. Candidate review will begin immediately.