Job Description

The Lerit Lab in the Department of Cell Biology at Emory University School of Medicine is hiring a Research Specialist (technician). The ideal candidate enjoys research, staying organized, and working in a team. Prior research experience and excellent communication skills are required.

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Responsibilities

This position involves working in a cell biology research laboratory. The selected individual will both conduct research and help maintain laboratory organization.

• Under general supervision, perform a variety of defined research and laboratory tests and experiments according to prescribed protocols and assigned schedules.
• Set up experiments; image and analyze data
• Lead laboratory maintenance activities, such as sterilization and cleaning of equipment, inventory, media preparation, and maintenance of Drosophila stocks.
• 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.

The Research Specialist will work with Drosophila (fruit fly) and cell culture models. Learn more about our research projects and team at

Qualifications

The ideal candidate is curious, detail-oriented, has excellent communication skills and reliability, and enjoys discovering new biology while working with others.

• This position requires a Bachelor's degree in a scientific field OR equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.
• Prior laboratory research experience, excellent organizational and communication skills, and an ability to multitask is required.
• Experience in microscopy, image analysis, and Python is preferred, but not required.
• The preferred candidate has experience in molecular biology, especially cloning, CRISPR, and/or RNA biology.
• Prior experience with Drosophila is not necessary, although experience with cultured cell models is a plus.

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