Spatial Biology Laboratory Technician

External Retirement Plan TRS or ORP

Employment Type:

Employee Benefits Eligibility:
Benefits Eligible:
Full/Part time:
Full Time.

• Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM.
• Flexibility may be needed at times, including evenings and/or weekends on occasion.

Advertised Salary:
Commensurate with experience. Posting Date: 10/10/2025. Closing Date:
Proposed Starting Date 11/01/2025.

Special Instructions to Applicants – The application packet should include a cover letter detailing how the applicant's credentials and experience meet the needs, responsibilities, and qualifications for the position, a current resume, and contact information for three professional references (who will not be contacted without further correspondence with the applicant).

Athens Area.

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, 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).

Classification

Title:

Lab Coord-Medical Science II. FLSA:
Exempt. FTE: 1.00.

• Bachelor's degree in a related field of science and 2 years of professional experience.

• Bachelor's degree in biotechnology, biomedical research, biology, biochemistry, genetics, genomics or equivalent, with at least 5 years of relevant laboratory experience.
• Preferred:
  PhD in biotechnology, biomedical research, biology, biochemistry, or equivalent, with at least 5 years of relevant laboratory experience.
• Experience in histology and/or microscopy.
• Experience working in a core facility.
• Experience in large data transfer and analysis, collecting, processing and analyzing biological data from a variety of sources.

The Spatial Biology Laboratory Technician will work as part of the Spatial Biology Shared Resource in the inaugural Research Center at the new School of Medicine. This role will contribute to cutting‑edge biomedical research projects aimed to understanding the spatial organization of gene and protein expression within tissues and provide analytical services related to data acquisition, management and quality control. Additional responsibilities include managing, recording and analyzing data from clinical trials.

• Ability to work in fast‑paced, dynamic environment both collaboratively and independently.
• Ability to quickly learn new technologies and communicate data effectively to researchers.
• Meticulously follow standard operating procedures.
• High attention to detail, self‑motivated, critical thinking, strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High proficiency of laboratory techniques, equipment, and safety especially related to spatial technologies (Geo Mx, Cos Mx, spatial transcriptomics and multiplex immunofluorescence) and various molecular techniques (DNA/RNA extraction, PCR and qPCR, sequencing, etc).
• Service‑minded, meticulous, well‑organized, structured and able to autonomously plan and execute tasks.
• Works independently and as part of a team.
• Enthusiastic to learn and adapt in a fast‑evolving environment and technology.

Stand and/or sit for long periods of time and perform repetitive tasks. Light lifting of equipment and supplies.

• Maintain and organize laboratory supplies, reagents, and equipment, ensure adherence to safety protocols and regulations, and collaborate effectively with laboratory members and investigators.
• Independently perform a wide range of molecular biology techniques.
• Execute tissue processing and imaging protocols.
• Assist in the development and optimization of novel experimental protocols for spatial biology.
• Maintain organized and well‑documented records of experimental data and analysis results.
• Work within multi‑disciplinary team of researchers to perform quality assessments and corrections on large…