Research Specialist- School of Medicine, Urology

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The Petros/Liotta labs at Emory University are seeking a motivated researcher to fill a full-time position as a research specialist.  Preferred candidates will have a background and experience in experiments on rodent models. Principle duties will include rodent handling, rodent oral gavage and injections, overseeing the design of experiments, training of staff/students on rodent handling and procedures, and maintaining required protocols for animal work.  In addition, duties will include, but are not limited to, compilation of data and data analysis.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Independently performs a wide range of highly technical and complex research and laboratory tests and procedures.
  
• Devises highly specialized research procedures by applying a knowledge of advanced research techniques and equipment.
  
• Perform in-vivo PK/PD studies in animal models, including dose administration, blood sampling, tissue collection, and necropsy.
  
• Ensure proper animal handling and dosing techniques, following established protocols and ethical guidelines.
  
• Assist in the design and execution of in-vivo studies to support the evaluation of drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion (ADME) properties.
  
• Provides input to protocol development.
  
• Serves as a technical resource for other research personnel.
  
• Analyzes and interprets the results of studies including PK data. 
  
• Investigates and recommends alternative approaches to improve the quality of results.
  
• Trains research staff in specialized procedures and theoretical concepts for unique tests.
  
• Recommends new equipment and supplies needed for specialized procedures.
  
• Provides input into the development of departmental goals and objectives.
  
• May assist in grant and other funding application preparation.
  
• Review literature for related research developments and techniques.
  
• Prepares written materials, charts and graphs on specialized techniques and research results for publication or presentation.
  
• Oversees quality assurance of research performed by others.
  
• 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.

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 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.

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