Associate Academic Research Scientist - School of Medicine, Pathology

Emory Healthcare - Atlanta, GA

Full-time - Mid Level

Onsite - Atlanta, GA

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Associate Academic Research Scientist at Emory University is responsible for performing complex research duties that contribute to basic and translational research programs. This role requires a combination of technical expertise, management skills, and leadership capabilities to oversee research projects, manage teams, and ensure quality assurance in research activities. The position also involves writing necessary approval documents and may include responsibilities for grant applications and leading specific research projects.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of research and experimental platforms for analyzing, designing, 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.
• 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.
• May have their own research projects and/or have full responsibilities for specific areas of instrumentation or methodology development and user support.
• May be principal investigators on funded proposals with the approval of the responsible faculty director.
• Performs other responsibilities as required.

Requirements

• PhD and one year of professional level experience in a technical or research lab.
• Master's degree and three years of professional level experience in a technical or research lab.
• Bachelor's degree and five years of professional level experience in a technical or research lab.
• Laboratory experience based on area of assignment.