Emory University

Research Specialist, Biology

Emory University

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Atlanta • United States

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Python

About the role

  • 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
  • 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
  • Hold a bachelor's in a neuroscience, biological, physical sciences or engineering field
  • 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 with some programming skills (e.g. MATLAB, Python)
  • Work experience with rodents and aseptic surgical procedures are a bonus.
Benefits
  • Health and Safety Information
  • Working in a laboratory
  • Working with animals
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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
communicationorganizational skillstime managementmultitaskingproblem-solvingpatienceattention to detail