Lead Research Specialist; Time Limited

Research Specialist, Lead

The Paiardini laboratory at the Emory National Biomedical Research Center (ENBRC) is currently seeking a full-time Research Specialist, Lead to assist with NIH-funded studies on HIV immunology. Our research consists of utilizing simian immunodeficiency virus (SIV)-infected non-human primates (NHPs) as a model of HIV pathogenesis to characterize viral persistence during antiretroviral therapy (ART) and test novel immunotherapies to achieve durable viral remission.

Candidates with a background in immunology, virology, or pre-clinical animal models are highly encouraged to apply. This is a great opportunity for any candidates with a long-term goal of pursuing an MD or PhD, and we request a minimum 2-year commitment.

Collaborate. Innovate. Serve. These three simple words capture what we do at ENBRC to help advance science and improve the health and well-being of humans and non-human primates. If you are someone with laboratory research experience who is familiar with HIV immunology this is an amazing opportunity to indirectly save and change lives and make a positive impact in the science and research community.

Dedicated to discovering causes, preventions, treatments, and cures of disease, Emory National Biomedical Research Center (ENBRC) is improving human and animal health and lives worldwide. One of seven NPRCs funded by the NIH, ENBRC conducts studies that make breakthrough discoveries possible.

Key Responsibilities:

• Under minimal supervision, performs a variety of specialized and complex research and laboratory tests and procedures.
• Uses independent judgment in applying or adapting scientific techniques.
• May assist in protocol design.
• Investigates and proposes alternative experimental procedures for consideration by a principal investigator.
• Assists in planning and scheduling research procedures.
• Analyzes and interprets results of studies.
• Demonstrates and trains others in the proper use/operation of laboratory techniques and equipment.
• Calibrates, troubleshoots and performs routine repair and maintenance of equipment.
• Reviews literature for related research developments and techniques and compiles findings.
• Monitors laboratory processes to maintain quality assurance standards.
• Records results of studies, compiles and analyzes data and prepares charts and graphs.
• Monitors the handling, storage and disposal of hazardous substances.
• 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific field and two years of research experience, or equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.

Preferred/Desired

Qualifications:

• Fundamental expertise in HIV/SIV immunology, animal models, and BSL-2 experimentation, including high-parameter flow cytometry, tissue processing, and cell culture.
• Proficiency with data visualization tools (Graph Pad Prism, Flow Jo, and/or RStudio)
• Experience with NHP experimental models.
• Background with BSL-3 standard operating procedures

Working Environment:

• Time-limited, remote position to work on data analysis and manuscript submission.
• Your work schedule will be communicated to you by your supervisor.

Additional Details:

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