Research Professional

Position: RESEARCH PROFESSIONAL
Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number
S13154P

Working Title
Research Professional

Department
VPR-Complex Carbohyd Rsch Ctr

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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

Normal days and hours are Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm but hours and days could vary based on research.

Advertised Salary
Commensurate with experience.

Posting Date
01/30/2025

Open until filled
Yes

Closing Date

Proposed Starting Date
02/17/2025

Special Instructions to Applicants

Location of Vacancy
Athens Area

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Position Information

Classification Title
Research Professional AD

FLSA
Exempt

FTE
1.0

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

Candidates should hold a B.S. or Ph.D. in biochemistry or a related discipline.

Position Summary

The Weiss Lab at The University of Georgia's Complex Carbohydrate Research Center (www.ccrc.uga.edu) is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Research Professional to join our laboratory and contribute to drug discovery studies in models of neurodegenerative disorders. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in conducting preclinical research aimed at identifying novel therapeutic targets and evaluating potential treatments for these conditions.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research in a collaborative and dynamic environment and will provide multidisciplinary training in mammalian cell culture, preclinical drug discovery, glycobiology, and structural analysis of glycans.

Research Professional responsibilities include drug screening and biochemical assays, mammalian tissue/cell culture, and lab management. The position involves the application of CRISPR/Cas9 technologies, high-throughput drug screening, and mass spectrometry applications. The Research Professional will assist with these tasks after appropriate training. The position also involves preparation of writing reports, mentoring students/trainees, protocol optimization and some method development.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Preference will be given to candidates who have extensive hands- on experience with mammalian cell culture and biochemical assay development, preferably in the context of drug discovery or neurodegenerative research.
• Extensive prior experience with human cell culture and basic molecular biology techniques is an absolute requirement.
• Strong communication and organizational skills and fluency in written and spoken English are essential as is the ability to work in a collaborative…