Research Specialist (ETS) | Temporary Full-Time
The Carter Center
- Atlanta, GA
- Temporary
- Full-time
- Assist with IRB regulation management, ensuring all research activities comply with ethical standards.
- Pre-screen potential research participants via telephone, and coordinate scheduling for evaluations and MRI scans.
- Obtain informed assent/consent from participants and their guardians.
- Collect biospecimens for a range of analyses.
- Administer psycho-diagnostic and cognitive assessments.
- Support MRI data collection and conduct basic data management and analysis.
- Contribute to grant and manuscript preparation processes.
- Help organize the lab's schedule of activities, ensuring smooth operation and efficient project progression.
Under the visionary leadership of Dr. Wang, NexMii is poised to significantly improve maternal and infant health through the innovative application of AI. We are searching for individuals who are motivated by the opportunity to advance healthcare outcomes through rigorous research. Join us to contribute to meaningful projects that aim to enhance the well-being of mothers and infants.JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Under general supervision, performs a variety of defined research and laboratory tests and procedures according to prescribed protocols and assigned schedules.
- Sets up experiments as prescribed by a principal investigator.
- Maintains, sterilizes and cleans equipment and supplies.
- Prepares and disposes of media.
- May care for small research animals.
- Orders supplies and maintains designated inventory levels.
- Reviews literature for related research developments and techniques and compiles findings.
- Maintains records, files and logs of work performed; compiles data and records results of studies.
- Performs related responsibilities as required.
- Employees in this classification may be required to work with, take specific precautions against and/or be immunized against potentially hazardous agents.
- A bachelor's degree in a scientific field.
- Degree in Psychology, Human Development, Neuroscience, or a related field.
- Experience working with infants or children and prior involvement in research settings.
- A background in social work, nursing, or experience with basic MRI analyses.