Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community.
The Emory National Primate Research Center (EPC) of Emory University Field Station in Lawrenceville, Georgia, has an immediate opening for a Senior Research Specialist with a background and interest in nonhuman primate social behavioral management and biomedical research. The main focus, and general in-house title, will be Breeding Colony Specialist.
The EPC is a major biomedical research institution that is rapidly expanding with its main facilities at Emory University’s Atlanta campus and 117-acre Field Station in Lawrenceville. 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 http://enprc.emory.edu.
Working within the EPC Division of Animal Resources, the Senior Research Specialist/Breeding Colony Specialist you will report to the Colony Director and work closely with the Assistant Director of Animal Resources, Field Station and the Associate Director of Animal Resources to coordinate breeding and research needs of animals for both the Field Station and Main Station campuses. A major focus of the position includes curation of colony data to aid in management of the animal colony and tracking data for reporting purposes including stewardship of animal assignment data and generating regulatory required reports.
The successful candidate should be professional, personable, motivated, dependable, detail-oriented, have a positive attitude and passion for research.
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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 certifications. In 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.
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