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Description

The Andersen Lab and Brain Organoid Hub at Emory University are recruiting a motivated individual to join our team working with human pluripotent stem cells and 3D brain organoid cultures. Our group is interested in understanding the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying motor neuron degeneration in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The candidate will join an enthusiastic and multi-disciplinary team to generate and characterize region-specific organoids and assembloids from patient-derived cells. The candidate will work under the direction of a Lab Supervisor and will be accountable for daily maintenance, quality control, and routine experiments to support the stem cell culture and experimental needs of the project. In addition to technical and scientific support, this position will include responsibilities to track and stock laboratory supplies and reagents, maintain equipment, and assist with writing and optimizing lab protocols.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Handles administrative activities generally associated with the conduct of clinical trials.

• Provides guidance to less experienced staff.

• Manages research project databases, develops flow sheets and other study related documents, and completes source documents/case report forms.

• Interfaces with research participants, determines eligibility and consents study participants according to protocol.

• Approves orders for supplies and equipment maintenance.

• Assists in developing recruitment strategies and conducting screenings for study participants including interviews and questionnaires.

• Supervises collection of study specimens and processing.

• Establishes case packages for study procedures, monitors scheduling of procedures and charges, coordinates other services as needed.

• Ensures compliance with research protocols, reviews case report forms and audits for accuracy with source documents, attends monitoring meetings with sponsors.

• Prepares regulatory submissions. With appropriate credentialing and training.

• May perform phlebotomy or diagnostics.

• Performs related approved responsibilities as required.

ADDITIONAL JOB DETAILS:

• 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 and/or Brain Organoid Hub manager.

• 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:

• (1.) High School Diploma or GED and five years of clinical research experience.

• OR (2.) Two years of college in a scientific, health related, or business administration program and three years clinical research experience

• OR (3.) Licensed as a practical nurse (LPN) and two years clinical research experience

• OR (4.) Bachelor's degree in a scientific, health related, or business administration related program and one year of clinical research experience

• OR (5.) Master's degree, MD or PhD in a scientific, health related or business administration program

• This position is intended to support clinical research and all clinical training requirements must be tracked and monitored through Emory Healthcare under the credentialing category of CLINICAL RESEARCHER.

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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Job Number 126317

Job Type Regular Full-Time

Division Emory+Children's Ped Institute

Department SOMPI: Human Genetics

This position may involve the following Health and Safety issues: Working in a laboratory, Working with human blood, body fluids, tissues, or other potentially infectious materials.

Job Category Research & Research Administration

Campus Location (For Posting) : City Atlanta

Location : Name Emory Campus-Clifton Corridor