Research Technical Specialist - The Hope Clinic

at  Emory University

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Description:
The Hope Clinic of the Emory Vaccine Center is an international Center of Excellence in clinical and translational research in infectious diseases vaccines, treatment, and prevention. The mission of the Hope Clinic is to conduct human research studies and clinical trials for infectious diseases of public health importance. The clinical studies encompass vaccines, treatments, prevention, community-based research, and laboratory-based translational human immunology.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A bachelor’s degree in a scientific field.
• Seven years of professional research experience.
  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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• Functions as a skilled individual contributor or lead researcher on one or more research projects, serving as an expert in specialized area(s).
• Designs, develops and conducts large and/or complex research experiments.
• Reviews progress of research and evaluates results.
• Shares expertise in equipment operation and laboratory techniques.
• Refines/adapts methodologies to fit specific experiment requirements.
• Collaborates in the development of new techniques.
• Co-authors publications and may co-present findings with Principal Investigator at meetings/conferences.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.