Undergraduate Research Assistant (18T

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G/R34368P

Undergraduate Research Assistant (18T)

Franklin-Geology

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Employee

08/31/2026

08/13/2026

Yes

Athens Area

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Routine Laboratory Work:
Conduct routine microbiology, molecular biology, and analytical laboratory procedures under supervision.

50

Laboratory Maintenance and Organization:
Support routine laboratory operations by organizing work spaces, preparing and restocking supplies, and ensuring laboratory areas are maintained in an orderly and functional condition.

30

Records and Inventory:
Maintain accurate laboratory records, sample logs, and inventory of chemicals, reagents, supplies, and research materials.

15

Equipment and Supply Handling:
Assist with receiving, organizing, storing, and moving laboratory equipment and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds.

5

Student Assistant

Non-Exempt

.20

The Undergraduate Research Assistant will support an NSF-funded project focused on microbial life and biogeochemical processes in sub-seafloor environments. The student will assist the research team with laboratory activities related to environmental microbiology, DNA extraction, metagenomics, metabolomics, and microbial ecology. This position will provide hands‑on experience in molecular biology, environmental sample processing, multi‑omics methods, scientific data analysis, and the study of microbial processes in the deep biosphere.

• Previous laboratory experience in biology, microbiology, chemistry,…