Research Scientist

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Description

The Sheehan lab is a translational research lab focused on developing new therapies for individuals with sickle cell disease. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develops biochemical and cell-based assays, with the use of such assays to perform high throughput screening of small molecule libraries.
• Develops and executes lower throughput biochemical or cell-based assays for structural optimization of hit compounds.
• Hands-on bench scientist. 
• Communicates with biomedical investigators and medicinal chemists.
• May supervise staff.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

ADDITIONAL JOB DETAILS:

• Experiments will be designed in collaboration with the principal investigator.
• The candidate will maintain records, files and logs of work performed in laboratory notebooks and computer databases, and perform simple statistical analyses with guidance, compile data and records results of studies for publications, grants and seminar presentations.
• Handling of human blood samples is required; proof of immunization is required and potentially additional immunizations may be needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree and 7 years of related experience or equivalent combination of experience, education and training.
• Strong technical background.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• We are seeking an individual to perform experiments in a humanized mouse model and analyze the changes in red cells and other blood cells as a result of base editing or other gene therapies.
• Experience with complex, fragile mouse models and cell culture essential.
• The job entails performing a variety of defined research and laboratory tests and experiments according to prescribed protocols and assigned schedules under general supervision.  

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.

Additional Details

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