Temporary Research Assistant - Esseili

Temporary Research Assistant - Esseili

Posting Number: G/R25911P

Working Title: Temporary Research Assistant - Esseili

Department: CAES‑Food Safety Center

University: University of Georgia (UGA). Associate the event with the U.S. Green Building Council and Project Green Light
. The university is located in Athens, GA, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton.

Employment Type: Employee (0.5 FTE)

Additional Schedule Information: Monday‑Friday; work hours will vary (3‑4 hours per day)

Anticipated

Start Date:

06/10/2024

Posting Date: 06/05/2024

Open Until Filled: Yes

Location of Vacancy: Griffin Area

Position Summary: Ordering, maintaining chemical/reagent inventory, equipment maintenance, follow‑up with companies and equipment repairs. Maintain cell culture for various cell lines, make cell culture plates and buffers for various projects, and perform limited experiments.

• Maintain cell culture for various cell lines; prepare and maintain cell culture plates.
• Make buffers for various projects and perform limited experiments such as TCID
  50, RNA extraction, or QPCR.
• Order lab supplies.
• Follow‑up with companies and handle equipment repairs.
• Maintain chemical/reagent inventory and conduct equipment maintenance.

• Relevant/
  
  Preferred Education:
  
  Microbiology.
• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
  Experience working in BSL2 and cell culture.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check, confirmation of credentials and employment history (including reference checks) related to the job requirements, and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. All positions are subject to a pre‑employment drug test if the role carries high‑risk responsibilities. For details, please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Recruitment Contact Name: Malak Esseili

Recruitment Contact Email: malak.esseili

The 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, 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).

Entry level