Temporary Research Associate - Esseili

Temporary Research Associate - Esseili

Position Details:
Posting Number: G/R33510P

Working Title:

Temporary Research Associate - Esseili
Department: CAES-Food Safety Center

Employment Type:

Employee
Additional Schedule Information:
Advertised Salary, Anticipated

Start Date:

06/22/2026, Posting Date: 06/09/2026
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled
Location of Vacancy:
Griffin Area

About the University of Georgia:
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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.

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Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 06.05 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom.

• Investigate the interaction of foodborne pathogenic microbes with carbohydrates using various assays. (70%)
• Perform literature reviews, write summaries, reports, and protocols as needed for experiments. (20%)
• Perform general lab maintenance. (10%)

• Classification
  
  Title:
  
  Temporary Technical Paraprofessional
• FLSA:
  Non-Exempt
• UGA Job Code: FTE 0.50
• Position Summary:
  
  Ordering, maintaining chemical/reagent inventory, equipment maintenance, follow-up with companies and equipment repairs. Maintain cell culture for various cell lines, make cell culture plates and buffers for various projects, and perform limited experiments.
• Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification:
  Experience working in BSL2 and cell culture.

• Is this a Position of Trust? No
• 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
• Is driving a requirement 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) No

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.

Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

• Name:
  Malak Esseili
• Email: malak.esseili
• Phone: (not provided)

• Resume/CV
• List of References with Contact Information
• Cover Letter

• Resume/CV
• List of References with Contact Information
• Cover Letter