Research Specialist, YNPRC, Atlanta, GA
Erin Siebert
The Division of Developmental and Cognitive Neuroscience within the Yerkes National Primate Research Center at Emory University in Atlanta, GA is currently seeking a full time Research Specialist to join our lab.
The ideal candidate should be motivated, dependable, detail-oriented, have a positive attitude and strong passion for behavioral research, in addition to ability to closely/reliably follow standard operating procedures. The Research Specialist will be a team player who is willing to learn on the job and collaborate with lab members and center members. The Research Specialist will work to ensure the highest quality of laboratory research support, and has good communication skills with co-workers, the lab manager, PI’s, research staff, students, and other support services.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- 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.
- Other job duties: animal training and behavioral testing, collection of blood samples for hormonal measures, washing/sterilizing experimental equipment, sample processing, data entry, keeping animal records.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in a scientific field
OR - Equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Excellent interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills
- Previous experience working with nonhuman primates, or other big animals.
- Experience with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel for data entry/management.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
- Work environment involves behavioral work with nonhuman primates, as well as collection and handling of biohazardous blood and other bodily fluids.
- Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions
- Work is normally performed in behavioral testing rooms as well as in a typical wet laboratory environment
- Requires the ability to bend, kneel, and/or squat
- Requires the ability to train and work with animals
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