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Description

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.

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** _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_