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A part-time (20 hours per week) laboratory assistant position is available in thelaboratory of Dr. Perreault (https://scholarblogs.emory.edu/perreaultlab/) at Emory University. We are looking for a highly motivated and proactive individual to join our team and help investigate the role of brainstem-spinal motor circuits in both health and developmental disorders. The individual will be responsible for managing a laboratory mouse colony and supporting general laboratory needs, including genotyping, cryostat sectioning, immunohistochemistry, and preparing laboratory stock solutions.

Preferred candidates will have knowledge of basic laboratory operations, troubleshooting skills, effective oral and written communication skills, superior organizational skills, and the ability to follow oral and written instructions. Preference will be given to individuals with a bachelor’s degree in neuroscience or a related field and at least 1 year of prior experience in this role, including experience working with transgenic mice.

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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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

NOTE: Position tasksaregenerallyrequired tobe performed in-person at an Emory University location. Remote workfrom homedayoptions may be grantedatdepartmentdiscretion.Emory reserves the right to changeremote workstatus with notice to employee.

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Job Number 140548

Job Type Temporary Full-Time

Division School Of Medicine

Department SOM: Cell Biology: Admin

Job Category Laboratory Research

Campus Location (For Posting) : Location US-GA-Atlanta

Location : Name Emory Campus-Clifton Corridor

Remote Work Classification Primarily On Campus

Health and Safety Information Working in a laboratory, Working with animals