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Description

Duties in this position include conducting molecular biology experiments, maintaining tissue culture lines, growing virus stocks, laboratory inventory, preparing buffers, and training graduate students in techniques. This position will also perform experiments using human or animal influenza viruses in tissue culture systems. Techniques will include fluorescence microscopy, western blot, ELISA, and other biochemical assays. The incumbent will also maintain detailed written records. Additional tasks involving animal research such as basic handling and husbandry may also be required.

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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

+ Prior experience working in a laboratory preferred. Experience in cell culture, microscopy, or molecular biology preferred.

+ Interest in virology, clinical research, public health, orsimilar field.

+ Strong organizational skills, excellent time management, history of accomplishing assigned tasks/being reliable.

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.

Additional Details

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD).

Emory University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Department of Accessibility Services at 404-727-9877 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.

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**Job Number** _142805_

**Job Type** _Temporary Full-Time_

**Division** _School Of Medicine_

**Department** _SOM: Micro/Immun: 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, Working with human blood, body fluids, tissues, or other potentially infectious materials_