Associate Academic Research Scientist - School of Medicine, Pediatrics

Updated: 10 months ago
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: The position may have been removed or expired!

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The Sheehan Lab is a translational research lab focused on developing new therapies for individuals with sickle cell disease. We are seeking an individual to perform experiments in a sickle mouse model, and analyze the changes in red cells and other blood cells as a result of treatments, and well as isolating HSCs and engrafting them in a xenograft mouse model. Some experiments may be performed in in vitro cell culture systems. The job entails performing a variety of defined research and laboratory tests and experiments according to prescribed protocols and assigned schedules under general supervision. Experiments will be designed in collaboration with the principal investigator, and independently. The candidate will maintain records, files and logs of work performed in laboratory notebooks and computer databases, and perform statistical analyses, compile data and record results of studies for publications, grants and seminar presentations. Experience with mouse models and cell culture is desirable. 

 

JOB DESCRIPTION:

  • The Associate Academic Research Scientist performs a wide range of highly technical and complex research duties and has documented scientific achievements and increasing technical, management, leadership, and professional expertise necessary to advance basic and/or translational research programs.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of research and experimental platforms for analyzing, design and interpreting results Investigates and recommends potential alternative approaches to improve the quality of results of basic and/or translational research.
  • Demonstrates increased responsibility through management of teams and leadership of scientific projects by applying advanced knowledge, skills, and input necessary for protocol development, as well as facilitating in some training aspects of other team members.
  • Aids in writing IACUC, IRB, Biosafety and other approval documents. Oversees quality assurance of research conducted by other team members.
  • May assist in grant and other funding applications as necessary and appropriate, or with approval of the responsible faculty director, may have their own research projects and/or have full responsibilities for specific areas of instrumentation or methodology development and user support.
  • With the approval of the responsible faculty director, may be principal investigators on funded proposals.
  • Performs other responsibilities as required.


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • PhD or MD and five years of professional level experience OR Master's degree and ten years of professional level experience in a technical or research lab.
  • Laboratory experience will be based on area of assignment.
  • Internship experience or experience prior to attaining the qualifying degree is not considered eligible work experience for this job classification.
  • NOTE: Applicants applying with a M.D. or equivalent degree must be eligible for a Georgia medical license to meet the minimum qualifications.

NOTE: Position tasks are required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location; working remote is not an option. Emory reserves the right to change this status with notice to employee. 



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