What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Research Specialist position at Spelman College?
The Surendran Lab in the Pediatrics and Rare Diseases Group at Sanford Research has an opening for a highly motivated Research Technician to investigate the cellular and molecular basis of kidney diseases. This research will involve analysis of whole exome sequences, cell culture assays, live cell imaging, and the use of transgenic rodent models. For further details of the Surendran lab please visit : Surendran Lab.
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This Research Specialist will be provided mentorship and opportunities for professional growth. Additional responsibilities will include preparing and writing manuscripts, presenting at seminars and working collaboratively with our research team.
Job Summary
Performs non-complex to moderately-complex laboratory testing, experiments and analyses following established protocols. Performs research through experimentation and appropriate literature. Responsible for compiling and analyzing data and writing reports. Maintains carefully written and stored records about progress and process of research and presents data at weekly lab meetings.
Participates in the development of protocols, revisions, amendments and monitor plan and scope. Maintains records of research. Compile and analyze data. Make figures and graphs to represent data. Presents results to research group.
Responsible for regulatory record keeping and training. Must coordinate and supervise use of shared equipment and facilities including generation of standard operating procedures when required. Supervises maintenance and servicing of research center shared equipment and facilities.
Participates in regular meetings with other research staff to resolve issues related to purchasing, lab infrastructure, facility status, lab / office logistical functions and intra-research center cooperation. Management of shared space to accommodate needs of all labs.
Required to serve as a representative of research interests and needs on multi-research center committees, panels and groups.
Oversees the daily administrative responsibilities of the lab, and may be required to supervise students, interns or other technical staff.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a clinical, health or life science field required.
Minimum of two years of relevant research experience required. Leadership and / or management experience highly recommended.
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