Research Technician II
Listed on 2026-01-18
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Healthcare
Medical Technologist & Lab Technician
Posting Details
Posting Details
Posting Number S08337P Working Title Research Technician II Department Vet Med-Physiology & Pharmacol About the University of GeorgiaSince our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia's oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).). 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.
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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.
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Advertised Salary Negotiable Posting Date 04/19/2022 Open until filled Yes Closing Date Proposed Starting Date 05/02/2022 Special Instructions to Applicants Location of Vacancy Athens Area EEO Policy StatementThe University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb).
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Position Information
Classification Title Research Paraprofessional/Professional FLSA Non-Exempt FTE 1.00Minimum 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 Position SummaryThis position will serve as the lab manager/research technician for the research lab of Dr. Anumantha G Kanthasamy in the Department of Physiology and Pharmacology. The research lab conducts NIH-funded basic research pertaining to neurodegenerative and neuroinflammatory mechanisms in cell culture and preclinical mouse models of Parkinson's disease and related neurological disorders. The lab's translational research focuses on biomarker discovery in human samples and testing novel therapeutics in preclinical animal models.
Responsibilities of this position will include multiple aspects of scientific research including experimental design and execution, assay optimization and validation, data collection, and project management. Prior experience with mouse work. The employee will perform multiple behavioral, neurobiochemical and histological assays.
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