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Emory University

Associate Academic Research Scientist – Biochemistry

Emory University

. Perform highly technical and complex research duties .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeAtlanta • United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced knowledge in biochemistry, structural biology, and biophysics, with a strong focus on molecular biology, cell culture, and protein expression and purification. Proven ability to lead scientific projects, manage teams, and develop research protocols while ensuring compliance with IACUC, IRB, and Biosafety standards.

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PhD In BiochemistryMolecular Biology ExperienceCell Culture ExperienceProtein Expression And PurificationResearch Project Management

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Hard Skills
Research AnalysisProtocol DevelopmentExperimental DesignQuality AssuranceGrant Writing
Soft Skills
Team LeadershipTraining Facilitation
Industry Keywords
IACUCIRBBiosafetyTranslational ResearchPrincipal Investigator

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Perform highly technical and complex research duties
  • Advance basic and/or translational research programs
  • Analyze, design, and interpret research and experimental results
  • Investigate and recommend alternative approaches to improve research quality
  • Manage teams and lead scientific projects
  • Apply advanced knowledge and skills to protocol development
  • Facilitate training of team members
  • Assist with writing IACUC, IRB, Biosafety, and other approval documents
  • Oversee quality assurance of research conducted by team members
  • Assist with grant and funding applications
  • Conduct independent research projects or take responsibility for instrumentation or methodology development and user support, with faculty director approval
  • Serve as principal investigator on funded grant proposals with faculty director approval
  • Perform other responsibilities as required

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • PhD and one year of professional level experience in a technical or research lab OR master's degree and three years of professional level experience in a technical or research lab OR bachelor's degree and five years of professional level experience in a technical or research lab
  • Laboratory experience based on area of assignment
  • Internship experience or experience prior to attaining the qualifying degree is not considered eligible work experience
  • Ph.D. in biochemistry, structural biology, or biophysics preferred, or expected within or around one year
  • Experience in molecular biology
  • Experience in cell culture
  • Experience in protein expression and purification
  • Experience in biochemistry

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion
  • Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request