Research Tech III-Tarleton

Position Information

Classification Title Research Tech-Life Science III FLSA Non-Exempt FTE 1.00

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent and 5 years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications Position Summary

Research Tech position in moderate sized, highly dynamic, and productive research lab working in immunity to human parasitic infections using primarily mouse models. Specific duties will vary with the project but may include maintenance of cultured cells and parasites, performance of in vitro and in vivo tests for the effectiveness of antiparasite drugs, plasmid construction, CRISPR screening, immunological assays (Luminex, Flow Cytometry), tissue preparation, and microscopy.

Many opportunities will exist for developing a diverse skill set and for gaining experience and independence in designing and executing research experiments and protocols. A successful candidate will be able to prioritize work duties and manage the details of experiment execution. A successful applicant will be willing to work with mice and human pathogens.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

* Prior research experience beneficial but not required.

* A successful applicant will be willing to work with mice and human pathogens.

* Interest in or experience with various tissue preparation and microscopy methods would be valuable in this position.

Physical Demands

Sit or stand at a laboratory workbench for extended 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

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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.

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Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

Responsible for recombinant protein expression and purification, data analysis, and execution of serological assays primarily using the Luminex platform.

Percentage of time 50 Duties/Responsibilities

Experimental Design Planning, contributed to study design, protocol development, and optimization of experimental workflows.

Miscellaneous Experiments / Laboratory Work:

* PBMC Extraction - Isolation of peripheral blood mononuclear cells from whole blood using density gradient centrifugation.

* Cryo-sectioning & Tissue Freezing - Preparation of tissue samples for histological analysis, including embedding, freezing, and sectioning.

* Plasmid Design & Cloning - Design and construction of plasmid vectors, including molecular cloning and validation.

Percentage of time 40 Duties/Responsibilities

* Designing and executing research experiments and protocols under guidance of the PI (PI will assist the Research Tech III in designing the experiment).

* The individual in this position may have opportunities for developing a diverse skillset and for gaining experience in designing and executing research experiments and protocols.

* The candidate will work with other Research Techs and Research Professionals to perform research and will be able to collaborate on projects.

Percentage of time 10

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

Contact Details

For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.

Recruitment Contact Name Rick Tarleton Recruitment Contact Email rtarleton Recruitment Contact Phone

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

* Resume/CV

* Cover Letter

Optional Documents

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