Visiting Fellow at Emory University in Atlanta, GA

Overview

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Job Description

Hakeem Laboratory is currently seeking a full-time Visiting Fellow to join our team. Hakeem Lab provides an exciting research program in the area of immune responses against viral infection and cancer. This position will report directly to Dr. Mohamed Abdel-Hakeem. Dr. Hakeem is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine.

The new Visiting Fellow will aid Dr. Hakeem's research program, will train with Dr. Hakeem, and carry out lab duties and projects under his supervision. As a Visiting Fellow the selected candidate will be expected to perform a variety of defined lab management tasks and research experiments according to standard protocols and assigned schedules under general supervision. The position involves maintaining smooth lab operations and participating in immunology experiments with samples from both humans and mice. The position also involves handling laboratory equipment installation and repairs, preparing and organizing biological samples and reagents in the lab, and communicating research results.

The preferred candidate should have a prior educational background in Immunology and Virology, but Biology background is acceptable. Previous lab experience is a plus, particularly in rodent handling, immunology techniques, and cell culture, as well as basic lab administration. Organization and communication are essential. The selected candidate will receive training in a broad array of mouse and human immunology techniques, including flow-cytometry. The candidate will also have the opportunity to contribute to publications, and collaborations with clinical and translational research groups.

JOB DESCRIPTION and TASKS:

• Helps in managing operations of Hakeem Lab and provide general lab support as needed.

• Helps in managing lab inventory, including maintaining lab stocks, ordering/purchasing of supplies and services, obtaining quotes.

• Helps in monitoring laboratory processes to maintain quality assurance standards.

• Helps in maintaining safety, IACUC, IRB, and other lab records, protocols and approvals up to date.

• Helps in ensuring lab safety and conducts periodical lab inspection.

• Helps in monitoring the handling, storage and disposal of hazardous substances.

• Helps in maintaining records, files and logs of work performed in laboratory notebooks and computer databases.

• Helps in providing research and safety training to new lab members and supervises the proper performance/operation of lab techniques and equipment.

• Participates in regular lab activities, such as reagent preparation, sterilization, and cleaning of equipment.Under minimal supervision, performs a variety of research and laboratory tests and procedures.

• Independently conducts experiments, maintains detailed records of experimental procedures and outcomes, analyzes and interprets results.

• Compiles data and records results of studies for publications, grants and seminar presentations.

• Assists in protocol design, optimization, and investigates alternative experimental procedures.

• Assists in planning and scheduling research procedures.

• Provides experimental and animal research assistance to Lab personnel.

• Performs responsibilities related to points 1-17 as required, and as directed by the PI.

• Employees in this classification may be required to work with potentially hazardous agents. Thus, they need to

  take specific precautions and/or be immunized against specific agents.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific field, Immunology is preferred, but a related scientific field is acceptable.
• Research experience of 2-4 years, or an equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.
• Excellent oral and written communication and computer skills.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Excellent working habits and organizational skills.
• Experience working in a biosafety and rodents research environment is a plus.
• Experience in immunology and/or biology techniques is a plus.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

• Involves working with biohazardous blood and tissues.
• Involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.
• Requires the ability to bend, kneel, and/or squat.

Additional Details

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