Senior Academic Research Scientist – Pediatrics, Cystic Fibrosis

Emory University

. Design, develop, and conduct laboratory or translational research experiments .

Posted 10/13/2026part-timeAtlanta • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in laboratory management, research design, and execution of translational research experiments, with a strong focus on quality control and grant application processes. Possesses extensive knowledge of CFTR and epithelial cell biology, along with experience in clinical trials and patient interaction.

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PhD In Relevant FieldLaboratory ManagementCFTR Laboratory AssaysClinical Trials ExecutionEpithelial Cell Biology

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Hard Skills

Laboratory Research DesignQuality Control MonitoringGrant Application AssistancePrimary Airway Epithelial Cell GrowthCFTR Knowledge

Soft Skills

Supervisory ResponsibilitiesCollaboration

Industry Keywords

Translational ResearchClinical TrialsEpithelial Cell BiologyLaboratory Operations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, and conduct laboratory or translational research experiments
Oversee and manage all technical aspects of the laboratory
Monitor quality control
Recommend new processes or equipment to improve laboratory operations
Assist with grant and other funding applications as necessary and appropriate
Make significant contributions to authorship on publications
May serve as principal investigator on funded grant proposals with approval of the responsible Emory faculty director
May have supervisory responsibilities
Perform other responsibilities as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

PhD and 10 years of professional level experience in a technical or research lab, OR master's degree and 12 years of professional level experience, OR bachelor's degree and 15 years of professional level experience
Laboratory experience based on area of assignment
Internship experience or experience prior to attaining the qualifying degree is not considered eligible work experience
Preferred: ability to grow primary airway epithelial cells
Preferred: experience conducting specialized CFTR laboratory assays
Preferred: experience with administrative tasks/lab management
Preferred: extensive knowledge of CFTR
Preferred: basic science experience with epithelial cell biology
Preferred: experience growing primary airway epithelial cells
Preferred: past work with patients and conducting clinical trials
Preferred: experience executing clinical trials

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion
Equal opportunity employment
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities
Access to Emory University programs and facilities without discrimination