Senior Research Specialist

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Description

A full-time position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Joanna Goldberg in the Department of Pediatrics at Emory University. This laboratory is located in the O. Wayne Rollins Research Center at Emory University in Atlanta, GA on the same floor as the Department of Microbiology and Immunology. This new position will help advance our group’s research efforts to identify and test novel therapeutics against bacterial pathogens.Our laboratory studies bacterial pathogenesis with a particular focus on infections in people living with the inherited disease cystic fibrosis (CF). The researcher will lead and coordinate efforts along with our colleagues at Georgia Tech, at the University of Queensland, and at the University of Texas, Southwestern. Experiments involve bioinformatics, state of the art bacterial genetics/genomics, cell culture, and mouse models of infection. Standard operating procedures (SOPs) for these assays models will be developed and validated. The long-term goal of this work is to devise rational methods to disrupt virulence and promote clearance of infecting bacteria, and thereby improve the lives of those living with CF.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Independently performs a wide range of highly technical and complex research and laboratory tests and procedures.
• Devises highly specialized research procedures by applying a knowledge of advanced research techniques and equipment.
• Provides input to protocol development.
• Serves as a technical resource for other research personnel.
• Analyzes and interprets the results of studies.
• Investigates and recommends alternative approaches to improve the quality of results.
• Trains research staff in specialized procedures and theoretical concepts for unique tests.
• Recommends new equipment and supplies needed for specialized procedures.
• Provides input into the development of departmental goals and objectives.
• May assist in grant and other funding application preparation.
• Review literature for related research developments and techniques.
• Prepares written materials, charts and graphs on specialized techniques and research results for publication or presentation.
• Oversees quality assurance of research performed by others.
• 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.

ADDITIONAL JOB DETAILS:

• The researcher will perform experiments, initially designed by the PIs and colleagues, but then independently with oversight by the PI.
• The position requires keeping careful detailed notebooks including experimental procedures and accurate presentation of results and analysis of data.
• The ability to review the literature for related research developments and techniques is strongly encouraged as well as a willingness to learn and implement new skills.
• Weekly meeting will be held with the PI and monthly meetings with collaborators.
• Other responsibilities include training others on the SOPs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific field and four years of research experience, OR equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.

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.

Additional Details

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