Brain Organoid Hub Research Specialist

The Sloan, Andersen, and Birey Labs at Emory University are recruiting a motivated individual to join our teams as a Research Specialist working with human pluripotent stem cells and 3D brain organoid cultures. Our groups together are interested in understanding the cellular and molecular basis of how the human brain is constructed in health and disease using state-of-the-art brain organoid cultures.

Ideal candidates for this position will join an enthusiastic and multi-disciplinary tri-lab team, will work under the direction of a Lab Supervisor and will be accountable for daily maintenance, quality control, and routine experiments to support the stem cell culture needs of the three labs. In addition to technical and scientific support, this position will include responsibilities to track and stock laboratory supplies and reagents, maintain equipment, and assist with writing and optimizing lab protocols.

• 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.

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

A successful candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to perform written protocols faithfully, maintain detailed records of experiments and outcomes on a daily basis, fulfill work under deadlines with general guidance, and have general computer and database management skills. Candidates who understand that research often requires flexibility in scheduling will be strongly considered. Having a background in cell culture and aseptic technique is preferred but not required.

This role requires some weekend work and, on rare occasions, holiday work, depending on operational needs. Candidates must be flexible and willing to adjust their schedules as necessary to support the ongoing experiments in the lab.

• Minimum education requirement for this position is a Bachelor's in a science related field.
• 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.