Job Description

Description

The Marcus Autism Center is hiring Research Specialist for Infant Data Collection within the Pediatric Neuroimaging Research Core to assist with studies of brain development in infants at high and low-likelihood for Autism Spectrum Disorder. Previous experience with childcare is necessary for this role. Preference for interviews will be given to candidates with childcare listed on their resumes.

Primary responsibilities include collecting MRI data from sleeping infants. They will work directly with infants and their families to learn about the infant\xe2\x80\x99s naptime or bedtime routine and directly assist parents in helping their infant fall asleep for the MRI scan. They will be responsible for preparing the infant for the MRI scan and monitoring the infant during the scan. They will also be responsible for hosting study visits and screening for MRI eligibility. Infant Data Collection Specialists will also work with the study team to identify procedural or process improvements for helping infants of all ages to fall asleep and stay asleep during MRI scans, and to improve participant experience. They will also have the opportunity to attend events such as autism grand rounds meetings (twice a month), our summer-intensive training seminar covering clinical research in autism (one week), and weekly lab meetings. The ability to work nights and weekends is required.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree or above in related field
• Prior experience working with infants in a variety of pediatric care settings (clinical, childcare,or related)

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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