Research Specialist | School of Medicine - Pediatrics Job Number 137412 Job Type Regular Full-Time Division School Of Medicine Department SOM: Peds: Sickle Cell This position may involve the following Health and Safety issues: Working in a laboratory, Working with animals., Working with human blood, body fluids, tissues, or other potentially infectious materials. Job Category Laboratory Research Campus Location (For Posting) : City Atlanta Location : Name Emory Campus-Clifton Corridor Discover Your Career at Emory University

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Description

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

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

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.Employees in this classification may be required to work with, take specific precautions against and/or be immunized against potentially hazardous agents.Performs related responsibilities as required by principal investigator.

ADDITIONAL JOB DETAILS:

The job entails performing a variety of defined research and laboratory tests and experiments according to prescribed protocols and assigned schedules under general supervision. 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 in a scientific field OR equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.

PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience with complex, fragile mouse models and cell culture essential.Master’s degree or PhD in a scientific field 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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