Research Tech III-Tarleton

Posting Details Posting Number

S14855P

Working Title

Research Tech III-Tarleton

Department

VPR-Center Trop Emerg Glob Dis

About the University of Georgia

Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state's flagship university (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report.

The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.

About

the College/Unit/Department

The Center for Tropical and Emerging Global Diseases ( CTEGD ) at the University of Georgia is one of the largest international centers of research focused on diseases of poverty. Researchers and students work together on some of the most important causes of human suffering around the world, including malaria, schistosomiasis, African sleeping sickness, Chagas disease, cryptosporidiosis, toxoplasmosis, leishmaniasis, and filariasis.

College/Unit/Department

website

CTEGD.UGA.EDU

Posting Type

External

Retirement Plan

TRS

Employment Type

Employee

Benefits Eligibility

Benefits Eligible

Full/Part time

Full Time

Additional Schedule Information

M-F 8:00-5:00

Advertised Salary

Commensurate with Experience

Posting Date

03/11/2026

Open until filled

Yes

Proposed Starting Date

04/01/2026

Location of Vacancy

Athens Area

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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

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

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