Research Specialist- Winship Cancer Institute Position Available In Fulton, Georgia

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• Dedicated to discovering cures for cancer and inspiring hope, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University is Georgia’s only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, a prestigious distinction given to the top tier of cancer centers nationwide for making breakthroughs against cancer.

Winship is researching, developing, teaching, and providing novel and highly effective ways to prevent, detect, diagnose, treat, and survive cancer. Cancer care at Winship includes leading cancer specialists collaborating across disciplines to tailor treatment plans to each patient’s needs and type of cancer; innovative therapies and clinical trials; comprehensive patient and family support services; and a personalized care experience aimed at easing the burden of cancer. Winship is Where Science Becomes Hope®. For more information, visit winshipcancer.emory.edu.

• Winship is seeking qualified candidates for the Research Specialist position.

Position details are as follows:

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

+ Under general supervision, performs a variety of defined research and laboratory tests and experiments according to prescribed protocols and assigned schedules. + Sets up experiments as prescribed by a principal investigator. + May be required to participate in laboratory maintenance activities such as sterilization and cleaning of equipment, ordering of supplies, inventory and media preparation. + Maintains records, files and logs of work performed in laboratory notebooks and computer databases. + Compiles data and records results of studies for publications, grants and seminar presentations. + Employees in this classification may be required to work with, take specific precautions against and/or be immunized against potentially hazardous agents. + Performs related responsibilities as required by principal investigator.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

+ Bachelor’s degree in a scientific field + OR equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.

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• Job Number
• _147294_
• Job Type
• _Regular Full-Time_
• Division
• _Exec.

V.P. for Health Affairs_

• Department
• _Winship Clinical Trials_
• Job Category
• _Laboratory Research_
• Campus Location (For Posting) : Location
• _US-GA-Atlanta_
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Location :

Name_

• _Winship Midtown_
• Remote Work Classification
• _Primarily On Campus_
• Health and Safety Information
• _Working in a laboratory, Working with human blood, body fluids, tissues, or other potentially infectious materials_