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Emory Healthcare/Emory University Research Specialist in Atlanta, Georgia
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Patgiri lab at Emory University in Atlanta ( https://patgirilab.org/ ) is seeking a motivated soon-to-be (graduating in 2024) or recent graduate to join our lab as a full-time Postbaccalaureate research technician/specialist. This is a great opportunity to gain research experience to prepare for Ph.D., MD, or MD/Ph.D. programs.
The Patgiri lab develops potential therapies for mitochondrial and other metabolic diseases (see example https://www.nature.com/articles/s41587-019-0377-7 ). The candidate will have the opportunity to learn mammalian cell culture, recombinant protein purification, molecular biology (cloning, CRISPR gene editing, etc.), and basic mouse experiments. The candidate will be also able to learn cutting-edge liquid-chromatography mass spectrometry (LCMS)-based metabolomics on our lab’s Agilent 6546 QTOF high-resolution LCMS. Lastly, the candidate will have the opportunity to present at scientific conferences and earn authorship in publications.
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 degreein Chemistry, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology or related field OR equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Prior research experience will be highly preferred.
Basic statistical analysis skills.
Ability to troubleshoot experiments.
NOTE: Position tasks aregenerallyrequired to be 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 129941
Job Type Temporary Full-Time
Division School Of Medicine
Department SOM: Pharmacology: 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
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