Post-Doctoral Associate AD

Overview

• Posting Number: G/R13676P
• Working Title: Post-Doctoral Associate AD
• Department: Franklin-Biochemistry
• Description: 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).

Location
:
Athens Area

Employment Type
:
Employee

Anticipated Start Date
: 08/01/2021

Posting Date
: 07/14/2021

Open Until Filled
:
Yes

• Executing fermentation projects. Includes setup, cultivation and cleaning of system. Data collection and analysis.
  Percentage Of Time: 50%
• Executing cell culture and purification projects. Requires understanding operation of cell culture equipment. Understand protein purification equipment and execute projects as needed.
  Percentage Of Time: 40%
• New technology development.
  Percentage Of Time: 5%
• Train and mentor students (undergraduate and graduate) on equipment and techniques. Allow shadowing opportunities for students.
  Percentage Of Time: 3%
• Other duties as assigned.
  Percentage Of Time: 2%

• Classification
  
  Title:
  
  Post-Doctoral Associate AD
• FLSA: Exempt
• FTE: 1.00

Due to the varied nature of projects at BFF, the Post Doc will be required to operate in a variety of disciplines to execute fermentation projects for a major client. Outside of that work the Postdoc will focus on cell culture and protein purification process development. In addition, the candidate should have an understanding of molecular biology principles including gene cloning and strain development.

The candidate will contribute to the development of new procedures that could eventually be services offered in the facility. This will require the ability to critically read and adapt procedures from the scientific literature, and accurately implement requested services.

Education/

Experience:

PhD degree in Biochemistry, Microbiology or related discipline or higher plus 3 or more years experience or a Master of Science degree or higher and 0 years experience.

Knowledge of microbiology/fermentation, protein purification theory and practice including operation of FPLC equipment.

Sitting or standing for periods of time in a lab setting.

• Is this a Position of Trust? Yes
• Direct interaction with resources? No
• Does this position require a P-Card? No
• Is driving a requirement? No
• Is there security access to chemicals and medications? Yes

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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