Laboratory Assistant (ETS)| Temporary

Overview

Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community.

Description

The Personalized Brain Health Initiative is looking to hire a courier of research samples for the Goizueta Institute Biorepository. Samples need to be transported between three buildings on campus (HSRB 1 on Haygood, Emory Clinic on Clifton, and Emory University Hospital). Hours can be flexible. Research visits occur between 8AM – 4PM.

Personalized Brain Health Initiative Mission: Leveraging the power of data in collaboration with patients and the health care community to predict, prevent, diagnose, and treat brain diseases, creating personalized strategies that improve lives.​

Goizueta Institute Biorepository: The objective of the GIN Biorepository is to establish a centralized repository for biospecimens, specifically blood, to support ongoing and future basic and translational research studies related to brain diseases.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs routine laboratory and general clerical tasks necessary for daily operation of laboratory.
• Collects, prepares, cleans and stores glassware and other lab equipment.
• Stocks and prepares media, reagents, chemical solutions and stains.
• Maintains records and files.
• Sets up laboratory and research equipment as directed.
• Assists research and laboratory personnel with experiments and procedures.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.
• Employees in this classification may be required to work with, take specific precautions against and/or be immunized against potentially hazardous agents.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of related 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.

Additional Details

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