Research Professional - Athens, United States - University of Georgia

Description

Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number
S11674P

Working Title
Research Professional

Department
VetMed-Vaccines & Immun Ctr

About the University of Georgia
Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia's oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education ). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

About the College/Unit/Department
The University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine, founded in 1946, is dedicated to training future veterinarians, providing services to animal owners and veterinarians, and conducting investigations to improve the health of animals as well as people. The college benefits pets and their owners, food-producing animals, and wildlife by offering the highest quality hospital and diagnostic laboratory services. Equipped with the most technologically advanced facilities located on a university campus, the college is dedicated to safeguarding public health by studying emerging infectious diseases that affect both animal and human health.

The College of Veterinary Medicine values all members of the university community, recognizing that differences in experience and culture can only lead to a more well-rounded, accepting academic environment as embodied in our Principles of Community ()

College/Unit/Department website

Posting Type
External

Retirement Plan
TRS or ORP

Employment Type
Employee

Benefits Eligibility
Benefits Eligible

Full/Part time
Full Time

Work Schedule

Additional Schedule Information
8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday. Some nights, holidays and/or weekends may be required based on research needs.

Advertised Salary
37,068-56,000; commensurate with experience

Posting Date
02/15/2024

Open until filled
Yes

Closing Date

Proposed Starting Date
04/01/2024

Special Instructions to Applicants

Location of Vacancy
Athens Area

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

Position Information

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