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Description
This position will participate in directed research projects overseen by a supervisor. This position requires previous experience in mammalian cell culture under aseptic conditions and a willingness to work with human blood which is processed to collect lymphocytes for cell culture experiments. The successful candidate will receive training to conduct experiments in a BSL2* and BSL3 containment facility.
The candidate will be required to perform laboratory maintenance: restocking supplies, sterilization, media preparation; freezer maintenance, organization, and temperature monitoring.
Experience working with viral pathogens is strongly preferred.
Key Responsibilities
- Under minimal supervision, performs a variety of specialized and complex research and laboratory tests and procedures.
- Uses independent judgment in applying or adapting scientific techniques.
- May assist in protocol design.
- Investigates and proposes alternative experimental procedures for consideration by a principal investigator.
- Assists in planning and scheduling research procedures.
- Analyzes and interprets results of studies.
- Demonstrates and trains others in the proper use/operation of laboratory techniques and equipment.
- Calibrates, troubleshoots and performs routine repair and maintenance of equipment.
- Reviews literature for related research developments and techniques and compiles findings.
- Monitors laboratory processes to maintain quality assurance standards.
- Records results of studies, compiles and analyzes data and prepares charts and graphs.
- Monitors the handling, storage and disposal of hazardous substances.
- Performs related responsibilities as required.
- Employees in this classification may be required to work with, take specific precautions against and/or be immunized against potentially hazardous agents.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a scientific field and two years of research experience, or equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.
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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