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    Research Professional - Athens, United States - University of Georgia

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    Classification Title Research Professional AD FLSA Exempt FTE 1.00 Minimum Qualifications

    Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

    Preferred Qualifications Position Summary


    This position will be responsible for performing, supporting and managing research on host-parasite interactions during malaria and basic immunology by supporting the laboratory's lab animal programs and carrying out independent experimentation.

    The incumbent will be responsible for organizing and executing the laboratory's animal experiments and ensuring that trainees and other staff have samples for their experiments.

    The incumbent will also independently conduct experiments to advance the laboratory's research projects. This will include performing flow cytometry, molecular biology techniques, etc. The incumbent will also be responsible for supervising undergraduate researchers that work in the laboratory. Other duties related to laboratory organization and maintenance will be assigned as needed. This position will involve working with multiple species of lab animals and involves weekend and holiday work.

    Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies


    • 1. Acts with Integrity
    • 2. Serves Others
    • 3. Communication
    • 4. Learning
    • 5. Makes Sound Decisions
    Physical Demands


    • Standing at a lab bench for long periods of time.
    • Lifting up to 50 lbs.
    • Sitting for long periods of time.
    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


    • Independently design, execute, analyze and interpret complex research experiments in association with PI and prepare results for presentations, research grants, proposals and papers.
    Percentage of time 45 Duties/Responsibilities


    • Tissue culture and maintenance of cell lines.
    • Ensure proper record keeping, sterility, maintenance, storage and safety of culture work.
    Percentage of time 15 Duties/Responsibilities


    • Conduct studies with infectious agents under Biosafety Level II (BSLII+) standards including animal work in BSLII+ facility.
    • Animal sample processing, data analysis and preparation of data for presentation.
    Percentage of time 15 Duties/Responsibilities


    • Day-to-day management of laboratory.
    • Monitor equipment and repair.
    • Maintain stocks of research supplies, cell lines, and stocks.
    • Monitor lab budget.
    • Maintain a complete and detailed record of all experiments.
    • Analyze data.
    • Maintain cell lines strains and plasmid stocks.
    • Implementation of laboratory organizational procedures and requirements.
    • Management of laboratory equipment maintenance schedules, evaluation of new equipment considered for purchase.
    • Manage and evaluate equipment and request service quotes.
    Percentage of time 15 Duties/Responsibilities


    • Interviewing, orientation, training, and supervision of laboratory personnel including technicians, summer and work study students.
    • Assist in preparation of laboratory safety, animal and recombinant DNA protocols as required by University.
    • Attendance and representation of the laboratory at Center for Vaccines and Immunology Managers' meetings.
    • Management of laboratory safety, training records.
    • Management of laboratory volunteers' schedules, training.
    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 Chester Joyner Recruitment Contact Email Recruitment Contact Phone

    Posting Specific Questions

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    Applicant Documents

    Required Documents


    • Resume/CV
    Optional Documents


    • Cover Letter
    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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