Assistant Academic Research (AR) Scientist Emory Primate Center

The Emory Vaccine Center within the Emory National Primate Research Center at Emory University is currently seeking an Assistant Academic Research (AR) Scientist to join our team. Our work consists of leading research projects focused on evaluating human cellular immune responses in cohorts of children and adults affected by HIV and tuberculosis. Activities within this project involve designing optimizing and conducing immunology assays and single-cell multi-omics assays; performing analysis and presentation of data analysis; contributing to manuscripts and grant proposals; participating in lab meetings and journal clubs; supervising students in the lab; and contributing to overall lab management operations.

The ideal candidate should be highly self-motivated dependable detail-oriented have a positive attitude and passion for research. The Assistant AR Scientist will be a team player who is willing to learn on the job and collaborate with lab members and center members. The Assistant AR Scientist will work to ensure the highest quality of laboratory research support and has good communication skills with co-workers the management team PIs research staff students and other support services. Experience with high-dimensional spectral flow cytometry panel design and optimization single-cell transcriptomics multiplex arrays FlowJo and R programming is preferred.

Collaborate. Innovate. Serve. These three simple words capture what we do at EPC to help advance science and improve the health and well-being of humans and non-human primates. If you are someone with laboratory research experience who is familiar with human cellular immunology and computational immunology this is an amazing opportunity to indirectly save and change lives and make a positive impact in the science and research community.

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

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Under minimal supervision the Assistant Academic Research Scientist performs a wide range of highly technical and complex tasks necessary to advance basic and/or translational research programs.
• Responsible for working with experimental platforms specific to the hiring Program.
• Duties will include but are not limited to experimental design data analysis and interpretation and communication of results of basic and/or translational research.
• Will be required to review literature and apply advanced knowledge skills and input necessary for protocol development.
• May assist in grant and other funding applications as necessary and appropriate.
• With the approval of the responsible Emory faculty director the Assistant Academic Research Scientist may serve as the principal investigator on funded (grant) proposals.
• Performs other responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• PhD OR masters degree and two years of professional level experience in a technical or research lab OR bachelors degree and four years of professional level experience in a technical or research lab.
• Laboratory experience should be related to area of assignment.
• Internship experience or experience prior to attaining the qualifying degree is not considered eligible work experience for this job classification.

PREFERRED/DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with human blood sample processing and sterile cell culture.
• Experience with multi-parameter spectral flow cytometry panel design sample acquisition and data analysis.
• Experience with ELISA and multi-plex assays (MSD Luminex).
• Experience with single-cell RNA-sequencing assays and data analysis.
• Proficiency with computational immunology.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office FlowJo Prism and R.
• Experience with specimen biorepository management.
• Experience with developing and maintaining biosafety protocols.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

• Work schedule will be discussed during the interview.
• Work environment involves working with biohazardous blood and tissues.
• Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks which require following basic safety precautions.
• Work is normally performed in a typical laboratory environment.
• Requires the ability to bend kneel and/or squat.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING STATEMENT:

The Emory National Primate Research Center (EPC) in conjunction with Emory University conducts pre-employment screenings for all positions. These screenings may include an Information Network Associates (INA) and criminal background check and verification of work history academic credentials licenses and addition the process may include a drug screening with health assessment and review and mandate for various vaccinations. Updated COVID-19 vaccinations may be necessary for specific research projects.

NOTE: Position tasks are required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location; working remote is not an option. Emory reserves the right to change this status with notice to employee.