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Senior Research Associate
$74k-101k (estimate)
Full Time
3 Days Ago
University of Georgia is Hiring a Senior Research Associate Near Athens, GA
Posting Details
Posting Details
| Posting Number | S12002P |
|---|---|
| Working Title | Senior Research Associate |
| Department | VPR-Complex Carbohyd Rsch Ctr |
| About the University of Georgia | Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia's oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education ( https://www.uga.edu/ ). The proof is in our more than 235 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 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens. |
| About the College/Unit/Department | |
| College/Unit/Department website | |
| Posting Type | External |
| Retirement Plan | TRS or ORP |
| Employment Type | Employee |
| Benefits Eligibility | Benefits Eligible |
| Full/Part time | Full Time |
| Work Schedule | |
| Additional Schedule Information | Normal hours - 8 am - 5 pm - Monday through Friday but hours could vary based on research. |
| Advertised Salary | Commensurate with experience. |
| Posting Date | 04/26/2024 |
| Open until filled | Yes |
| Closing Date | |
| Proposed Starting Date | 08/01/2024 |
| Special Instructions to Applicants | |
| Location of Vacancy | Athens Area |
| EEO Policy Statement | The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu). |
Position Information
| Classification Title | Research Professional AD |
|---|---|
| FLSA | Exempt |
| FTE | 1.00 |
| Minimum Qualifications | Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications. |
| Preferred Qualifications | |
| Position Summary | The Weiss Lab at The University of Georgia's Complex Carbohydrate Research Center (www.ccrc.uga.edu) is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Research Professional to join our laboratory and contribute to drug discovery studies in models of rare disease. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in conducting preclinical research aimed at identifying novel therapeutic targets and evaluating potential treatments for these conditions. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research in a collaborative and dynamic environment and will provide multidisciplinary training in mammalian cell culture, preclinical drug discovery, CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing, and structural analysis of glycans. Research Professional responsibilities include mouse colony maintenance, mammalian tissue/cell culture, in vivo drug discovery studies, and lab management. The position involves the application of CRISPR/Cas9 technologies, high-throughput drug screening, and mass spectrometry applications. The Research Professional will assist with these tasks after appropriate training. The position also involves preparation of writing reports, mentoring students/trainees, protocol optimization and some method development. |
| Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies |
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| Physical Demands | Normal lab activity. |
| Is driving a responsibility of this position? | No |
| Is this a Position of Trust? | Yes |
| 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 |
| 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) | Yes |
| Credit and P-Card policy | Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website . |
| Background Investigation Policy | 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 . |
Duties/Responsibilities
| Duties/Responsibilities | Experimental design and execution
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|---|---|
| Percentage of time | 50 |
| Duties/Responsibilities | Data collection and analysis. Preparing written and oral communication of research output. Lab related activities, including meetings and collaborative projects.
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|---|---|
| Percentage of time | 20 |
| Duties/Responsibilities | Mouse colony management
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|---|---|
| Percentage of time | 20 |
| Duties/Responsibilities | Lab maintenance and organization
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|---|---|
| Percentage of time | 10 |
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
SALARY
$74k-101k (estimate)
POST DATE
05/12/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
05/28/2024
WEBSITE
uga.edu
HEADQUARTERS
ATHENS, GA
SIZE
15,000 - 50,000
FOUNDED
2012
CEO
JERE MOREHEAD
REVENUE
$1B - $3B
INDUSTRY
Colleges & Universities
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About University of Georgia
Founded in 1785, the University of Georgia is the nations first state chartered university and the birthplace of American public higher education. The College of Engineering is proud to be a part of UGAs distinguished heritage as well as a dynamic part of the Universitys future. Bulldog Engineers can choose from 15 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in agricultural, biochemical, biological, civil, computer systems, electrical, environmental and mechanical engineering. In addition, the college offers several unique dual degree programs including an engineering/MBA dual degree. The Colle...ge of Engineering is one of the fastest growing programs at UGA and one of the fastest growing public colleges of engineering in the nation. Students and faculty alike are attracted to our setting in a comprehensive, land-grant, research institution thats consistently ranked among the 20 best public universities in the nation.
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