Description

External Retirement Plan TRS or ORP Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Full/Part time Full Time Work Schedule Additional Schedule Information
8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday. Some nights, holidays and/or weekends may be required based on research needs.
Advertised Salary $50,000-$55,000 Commensurate with Experience Posting Date 06/10/2025 Open until filled Yes Closing Date Proposed Starting Date 08/01/2025 Special Instructions to Applicants Location of Vacancy Athens Area EEO Policy Statement
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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
This position will be responsible for performing and supporting research on influenza vaccinations by supporting the laboratory's human and lab animal programs. The incumbent will be responsible for organizing and executing the laboratory's blood and saliva samples and ensuring that trainees and other staff have samples for their experiments. Other duties related to laboratory organization and maintenance will be assigned as needed. This position will involve working on multiple experiments and may require some weekend and holiday work.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Previous experience working with blood collections and processing, immunological assays, and PCR assessment is desired.
• Ability to calculate process blood samples
• Experience managing clinical records for human studies.
• Ability to organize, schedule, and manage multiple studies
• Experience reading and writing animal user protocols
• Learn new procedures and solve routine technical problems as needed
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment and laboratory records
• Good communication skills and the ability to work independently and as a fully
  productive, cooperative team member

Physical Demands
Movement between facilities, occasionally operating heavy equipment, lift more than 40 pounds, driving as needed to complete job tasks.
Is driving a responsibility of this position? Yes 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
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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

• Process human blood and saliva samples for storage, planning and organizing sample collections, coordinating with the clinical team.
• Responsible for performing and supporting research on influenza vaccinations by supporting the laboratory's human and lab animal programs.

Percentage of time 50 Duties/Responsibilities

• Assist with ELISA and PCR assays.

Percentage of time 40 Duties/Responsibilities

• Ensure regulatory compliance and assist with preparing protocols.

Percentage of time 10

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

Contact Details
For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.
Recruitment Contact Name Ted Ross Recruitment Contact Email [email protected] Recruitment Contact Phone

Posting Specific Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents