Emory University
Senior Research Specialist (Breeding Colony Specialist) - Lawrenceville, GA
Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383
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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 Emory National Primate Research Center (EPC) of Emory University Field Station in Lawrenceville, Georgia, has an immediate opening for a Senior Research Specialist with a background and interest in nonhuman primate social behavioral management and biomedical research. The main focus, and general in-house title, will be Breeding Colony Specialist.
The EPC is a major biomedical research institution that is rapidly expanding with its main facilities at Emory University’s Atlanta campus and 117-acre Field Station in Lawrenceville. Dedicated to discovering causes, preventions, treatments, and cures of disease, Emory National Primate Research Center (EPC) is improving human and animal health and lives worldwide. One of seven NPRCs funded by the NIH, EPC conducts studies that make breakthrough discoveries possible. Learn more at http://enprc.emory.edu.
Working within the EPC Division of Animal Resources, the Senior Research Specialist/Breeding Colony Specialist will report to the Colony Director and work closely with the Assistant Director of Animal Resources, Field Station, and the Associate Director of Animal Resources to coordinate breeding and research needs of animals for both the Field Station and Main Station campuses. A major focus includes curation of colony data to aid in management and reporting, stewardship of animal assignment data, and regulatory report generation.
The successful candidate should be professional, personable, motivated, dependable, detail-oriented, with a positive attitude and passion for research.
Key Responsibilities at Emory University
Maintain and curate colony data for management and reporting, including stewardship of animal assignment data and regulatory reports.
Serve as a technical resource for research personnel.
Analyze and interpret study results.
Investigate and recommend improvements to research quality.
Train staff in specialized procedures and concepts.
Recommend equipment and supplies.
Contribute to departmental goals and grant applications.
Review related literature and prepare technical materials for publication or presentation.
Oversee quality assurance of research activities.
Monitor handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous substances.
Key Responsibilities at Emory Primate Center
Assist with animal identification, coordination, and colony management data collection.
Support animal assignment processes and colony modeling.
Perform limited hands-on animal work and behavioral observations.
Assist with data analysis to inform administrative decisions.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a scientific field and four years of research experience, or equivalent experience, education, and training.
Additional Information Position requires in-person work at Emory University; remote work is not available. Pre-employment screening includes background checks, verification of credentials, and possibly vaccinations and drug screening. Updated COVID-19 vaccinations may be required for specific projects.
Emory is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.
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Senior Research Specialist (Breeding Colony Specialist) - Lawrenceville, GA
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Emory University
3 weeks ago Be among the first 25 applicants
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Senior Research Specialist (Breeding Colony Specialist) - Lawrenceville, GA
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Emory University
Discover Your Career at Emory University
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 Emory National Primate Research Center (EPC) of Emory University Field Station in Lawrenceville, Georgia, has an immediate opening for a Senior Research Specialist with a background and interest in nonhuman primate social behavioral management and biomedical research. The main focus, and general in-house title, will be Breeding Colony Specialist.
The EPC is a major biomedical research institution that is rapidly expanding with its main facilities at Emory University’s Atlanta campus and 117-acre Field Station in Lawrenceville. Dedicated to discovering causes, preventions, treatments, and cures of disease, Emory National Primate Research Center (EPC) is improving human and animal health and lives worldwide. One of seven NPRCs funded by the NIH, EPC conducts studies that make breakthrough discoveries possible. Learn more at http://enprc.emory.edu.
Working within the EPC Division of Animal Resources, the Senior Research Specialist/Breeding Colony Specialist will report to the Colony Director and work closely with the Assistant Director of Animal Resources, Field Station, and the Associate Director of Animal Resources to coordinate breeding and research needs of animals for both the Field Station and Main Station campuses. A major focus includes curation of colony data to aid in management and reporting, stewardship of animal assignment data, and regulatory report generation.
The successful candidate should be professional, personable, motivated, dependable, detail-oriented, with a positive attitude and passion for research.
Key Responsibilities at Emory University
Maintain and curate colony data for management and reporting, including stewardship of animal assignment data and regulatory reports.
Serve as a technical resource for research personnel.
Analyze and interpret study results.
Investigate and recommend improvements to research quality.
Train staff in specialized procedures and concepts.
Recommend equipment and supplies.
Contribute to departmental goals and grant applications.
Review related literature and prepare technical materials for publication or presentation.
Oversee quality assurance of research activities.
Monitor handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous substances.
Key Responsibilities at Emory Primate Center
Assist with animal identification, coordination, and colony management data collection.
Support animal assignment processes and colony modeling.
Perform limited hands-on animal work and behavioral observations.
Assist with data analysis to inform administrative decisions.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a scientific field and four years of research experience, or equivalent experience, education, and training.
Additional Information Position requires in-person work at Emory University; remote work is not available. Pre-employment screening includes background checks, verification of credentials, and possibly vaccinations and drug screening. Updated COVID-19 vaccinations may be required for specific projects.
Emory is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.
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