Research Specialist, Cell Biology

Jobtailor; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a Laboratory Research Technician to work under supervision on neuronal culture preparation and biochemical analyses in a fast-paced lab in Atlanta. You will maintain cell lines, perform western blots, and assist with data curation for publications and grants.

The role emphasizes careful documentation, safety practices, and collaboration with the principal investigator to execute experiments and contribute to study findings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific field or equivalent experience and training.
• Ability to perform research and experiments according to prescribed protocols.
• Ability to prepare primary neuronal cultures from embryonic rat and mouse brains.
• Ability to maintain mammalian cell lines.
• Experience or ability to perform biochemical analyses such as western blot.
• Experience or ability to perform immunofluorescent labeling.
• Ability to work with potentially hazardous agents with proper precautions.

Responsibilities

• Perform defined research and laboratory tests and experiments under supervision.
• Prepare primary neuronal cultures weekly from embryonic rat and mouse brains.
• Set up experiments according to principal investigator instructions.
• Participate in laboratory maintenance, including sterilization, equipment cleaning, supply ordering, inventory, and media preparation.
• Maintain laboratory notebooks, records, files, logs, and computer databases.
• Compile study data and results for publications, grants, and seminar presentations.
• Maintain various mammalian cell lines.
• Perform biochemical analyses, including western blot.
• Perform immunofluorescent labeling.

Skills

Laboratory Research

Primary Neuronal Culture Preparation

Biochemical Analyses

Western Blot

Immunofluorescent Labeling

Mammalian Cell Line Maintenance

Education

Bachelor's degree in a scientific field

Tools

Laboratory Notebooks

Computer Databases

Job description

• Perform defined research and laboratory tests and experiments under general supervision
• Prepare primary neuronal cultures weekly from embryonic rat and mouse brains
• Set up experiments according to principal investigator instructions
• Participate in laboratory maintenance, including sterilization, equipment cleaning, supply ordering, inventory, and media preparation
• Maintain laboratory notebooks, records, files, logs, and computer databases
• Compile study data and results for publications, grants, and seminar presentations
• Maintain various mammalian cell lines
• Perform biochemical analyses, including western blot
• Perform immunofluorescent labeling
• Perform related responsibilities as required by the principal investigator

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific field OR equivalent combination of experience, education, and training
• Ability to perform laboratory research and experiments according to prescribed protocols
• Ability to prepare primary neuronal cultures from embryonic rat and mouse brains
• Ability to maintain mammalian cell lines
• Experience or ability to perform biochemical analyses, such as western blot
• Experience or ability to perform immunofluorescent labeling
• Ability to work with, take precautions against, and/or be immunized against potentially hazardous agents

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in laboratory research techniques, including primary neuronal culture preparation, biochemical analyses, and immunofluorescent labeling. Proficient in maintaining mammalian cell lines and adhering to safety protocols in a laboratory environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Primary Neuronal Culture Preparation
• Biochemical Analyses
• Western Blot
• Immunofluorescent Labeling
• Laboratory Research

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Laboratory Research
• Primary Neuronal Culture Preparation
• Biochemical Analyses
• Western Blot
• Immunofluorescent Labeling
• Mammalian Cell Line Maintenance

Soft Skills

• Attention to Detail
• Organizational Skills

Industry Keywords

• Embryonic Rat Brains
• Embryonic Mouse Brains
• Laboratory Maintenance
• Safety Protocols

Tools & Technologies

• Laboratory Notebooks
• Computer Databases