Research Associate II- Norris

Posting Number

S15247P

Research Associate II
- Norris

Vet Med-Vaccines & Immun Ctr

Athens Area

Benefits Eligible

Employee

Exempt

1.00

Bachelor’s degree in a related field of science and 2 years of professional experience

Bachelor’s degree in a related field of science (e.g., Biology, microbiology, immunology, biochemistry) and 2 years of professional experience

Independently performs components of a research program as directed by a senior member of the research team. Involvement in designing certain aspects of research projects as needed. Independently conducts work complementary to the overall research objectives. Participate in training staff in laboratory procedures as needed.

• Strong knowledge of tissue culture techniques, cell line maintenance, and monoclonal antibody/protein preparation.
• Knowledge of microbiological techniques and animal research procedures conducted under BSLII+ conditions.
• Demonstrated skill in biological sample processing and experimental execution.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and prepare results for scientific presentation.
• Proficiency in maintaining electronic laboratory notebooks and ensuring data integrity.
• Effective communication skills to present findings in scientific settings.
• Ability to adhere to and enforce laboratory safety, compliance, and standard operating procedures.
• Ability to work independently and contribute to team-based research projects.
• Ability to train and support junior research or technical staff.

• Performance of laboratory experiments, including tissue culture and maintenance of cell lines, preparation and purification of monoclonal antibodies and related proteins.
• Processing microbial samples and performance of animal studies under BSLII+ conditions.
• Duties include processing of animal samples, data analysis and preparation of data for presentation.
• Maintenance of record of experimental procedures and results in electronic laboratory notebooks.
• Interpretation and presentation of data.
• Assisting in the training of other technical support staff.

Standing/sitting for long periods of time.

Full Time

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday
- Friday; evening and weekend work may be required

06/04/2026

08/01/2026

Open until filled

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