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    Research Professional - Athens, United States - University of Georgia

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    Classification Title Research Paraprofessional/Professional FLSA Non-Exempt FTE 00.50 Minimum Qualifications

    Requires technical knowledge in the field acquired through an apprenticeship, a 2-year degree, or professional certificate. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

    Preferred Qualifications

    PHD is Required for this position.

    Position Summary

    This incumbent will generate, maintain, differentiate and characterize animal-derived primary stem cells to develop organoid cultures.

    Additional responsibilities will involve culture-dependent or culture-independent microbiology and molecular microbiology on biologic tissues and establish protocols for genetic modification and perturbation of cellular pathways of organoids to understand the effect such modifications have on organoid growth, differentiation, survival, and inflammatory function.

    In addition, this person would maintain records, maintain equipment in proper working order, maintain inventory, order supplies, and ensure overall lab organization and safety compliance.

    This employee should be very organized and have good communication skills. All work will adhere to standard laboratory practices.

    Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, designing and carry out research projects, directing daily operations of a team, and maintaining research protocol.

    Responsibilities may also include data collection, analysis, and interpretation, maintaining equipment, and presenting research findings to other staff.

    This will be a one-year term position, with potential for renewal based on performance and availability of funding.

    Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies Physical Demands

    N/A

    Is driving a responsibility of this position? No Is this a Position of Trust? Yes Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) Yes Credit and P-Card policy

    Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

    Background Investigation Policy


    Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check.

    You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

    Duties/Responsibilities

    Duties/Responsibilities


    • Develops, designs, and conducts research to study canine primary stem cells and organoid cultures to perform various RNA and phenotypic screens.
    • Reviews progress and evaluates results of moderately complex research projects or experiments.
    • Formulates research methods for study of specific epithelial cell functions, and suggests options for improving quality, identifies potential problems, recommends and implements solutions, and collaborates in the development of new techniques.
    • Assists with writing peer-reviewed publications and grants.
    • Trains users in equipment operation and laboratory techniques, explains and demonstrates technology and equipment capabilities, operations, limitations and outcomes.
    • Coordinates data collection and screening and verifies the data.
    • Conducts analysis of data, interprets and implements research methodology based on outcome of analysis
    Percentage of time 80 Duties/Responsibilities


    • Clean, maintain and prepare supplies and work areas.
    • Lab maintenance to comply with all safety regulations of hazardous waste, biosafety, and chemical inventory of the laboratory.
    • Development and/or updating of biosafety and animal protocols.
    • Maintain research protocols, standard operating procedures and training manuals to support multiple research projects conducted by faculty, staff and students.
    Percentage of time 10 Duties/Responsibilities


    • Supervision of undergraduate students.
    • Lab organization and equipment maintenance.
    • Ordering of lab supplies.
    • Maintenance of lab inventory and keeping stock of lab supplies.
    Percentage of time 10

    Contact Information

    Recruitment Contact

    Contact Details

    For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.

    Recruitment Contact Name Jonathan Mochel Recruitment Contact Email Recruitment Contact Phone

    Posting Specific Questions

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    Applicant Documents

    Required Documents


    • Resume/CV
    • Cover Letter
    Optional Documents

    Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact University HR ).

    The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.


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