Lab Technician; Temp; Genetics, Molecular and Cellular Biology

Job

Location:

Kennesaw, Georgia

Full/Part Time:
Full Time

Regular/Temporary:
Temporary

Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University isone of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia.

We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower over 50,000 students to become thought leaders,lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division Iathletics draw students from throughout the region and from morethan 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities,rich benefits, and valuesof respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice.

We are part ofthe University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Come Take Flight at KSU!

(Primary Location for Job Responsibilities) Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000

Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.

Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Setting up genetic crosses
• Processing samples for morphological analysis
• Collecting and analyzing data

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES*:

• Drosophila husbandry
• Cryosectioning
• Immunofluorescence analysis
• Confocal Microscopy
• Polymerase Chain Reaction and Isolation nucleic acids

Performs independent research in the field of study. Provides technical support for research activities. Responsible for supervising undergraduate students engaged in research.

This position is considered limited-term staff since itutilizes contingent funding, which is currently only securedthrough June 30, 2027. Employment thereafter will be conditionalbased on the continued availability of funding.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Engages in research activity: design and perform experiments, record and analyze data
• Assists in the preparation of reports, presentations, and manuscripts
• Supervises undergraduate research projects
• Assists with laboratory maintenance and organization

Educational Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in the area of study

Required Experience

One (1) year relevant experience doing independent research in areaof study

Preferred Experience

• Experience training and supervising undergraduate students
• Experience in writing and preparing scientific manuscripts

Preferred Educational Qualifications

An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field

ABILITIES

Able to deal with multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines

KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of scientific principles, laboratory safety practices, laboratory terminology, equipment, materials, and procedures and laboratory methods relating to field of study

SKILLS

Responsible and professional;
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills;
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (e.g., Microsoft Office, Graph Pad Prism, Adobe and/or Corel Graphics, other field related programs);
Strong attention to detail and follow up skills;
Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence,Accountability, and Respect.

These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USGcommunity member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards.

More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy
8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

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