Research Specialist; ETS | Temporary

Overview

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Description

Hakeem Laboratory is currently seeking a part-time Research Specialist to join our team. Hakeem Lab provides an exciting research program in the area of immune responses against viral infection and cancer. This position will report directly to Dr. Mohamed Abdel-Hakeem. Dr. Hakeem is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine. The selected candidate will receive training in a broad array of mouse and human immunology techniques, including flow-cytometry.

The candidate will also have the opportunity to contribute to publications, and collaborations with clinical and translational research groups.

• Under general supervision, performs a variety of defined research and laboratory tests and procedures according to prescribed protocols and assigned schedules.
• Sets up experiments as prescribed by a principal investigator.
• Maintains, sterilizes and cleans equipment and supplies.
• Prepares and disposes of media.
• May care for small research animals.
• Orders supplies and maintains designated inventory levels.
• Reviews literature for related research developments and techniques and compiles findings.
• Maintains records, files and logs of work performed; compiles data and records results of studies.
• 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.

• A bachelor's degree in a scientific field.

• Educational background in Immunology and Virology, but Biology background is acceptable.
• Previous lab experience is a plus, particularly in rodent handling, immunology techniques, and cell culture, as well as basic lab administration.

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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