Associate Academic Research Scientist - School of Medicine, Pediatrics

Emory University; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An established research university is seeking an Associate Academic Research Scientist to contribute to innovative research in the School of Medicine. This role involves managing research projects, overseeing quality assurance, and collaborating on grant applications. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in mass spectrometry and bioinformatics, along with a PhD or equivalent experience. Join a dynamic team dedicated to advancing scientific knowledge and making a significant impact in the field of medicine. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a collaborative environment that values excellence and innovation.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent with relevant lab experience required.
• Experience in mass spectrometry and bioinformatics is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage teams and lead scientific projects effectively.
• Oversee quality assurance of research conducted by team members.

Skills

Research and experimental platforms

Team management

Protocol development

Grant applications

Mass spectrometry

Bioinformatics

Education

PhD in a relevant field

Master's degree with 3 years experience

Bachelor's degree with 5 years experience

Tools

High-resolution mass spectrometers

Data acquisition software

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Associate Academic Research Scientist - School of Medicine, Pediatrics

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Description

The Associate Academic Research Scientist performs a wide range of highly technical and complex research duties and has documented scientific achievements and increasing technical, management, leadership, and professional expertise necessary to advance basic and/or translational research programs.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrated knowledge of research and experimental platforms for analyzing, design 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 by applying advanced knowledge, skills, and input necessary for protocol development, as well as facilitating in some training aspects of other team members.
• 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, or with approval of the responsible faculty director, may have their own research projects and/or have full responsibilities for specific areas of instrumentation or methodology development and user support.
• With the approval of the responsible faculty director, may be principal investigators on funded proposals.
• Performs other responsibilities as required.
  
  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• PhD and one year of professional level experience in a technical or research lab.
• Or master's degree and three years of professional level experience in a technical or research lab.
• Or bachelor's degree and five years of professional level experience in a technical or research lab.
• Laboratory experience should be based on area of assignment.
• Internship experience or experience prior to attaining the qualifying degree is not considered eligible work experience for this job classification.
  
  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Firsthand experience operating high-resolution mass spectrometers for small molecule applications.
• Firsthand experience with metabolomic data acquisition and analysis.
• Firsthand experience with large dataset management and bioinformatics.
• Ability to relate mass spectrometry information to biological data.
• Expert-level comprehension of mass spectrometry imaging and isotope tracing workflows.
  
  

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.

Additional Details

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: [phone] (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD).

Emory University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Department of Accessibility Services at 404-727-9877 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Higher Education

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