Research Professional IV

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 research professional position will work together with the principal investigator to develop research project plans. It will also lead activities including cell culture, surgery, MRI, motor function testing, and behavior testing and will also work with collected tissues to perform DNA, RNA, and protein analysis utilizing various techniques. This individual will assist in basic data organization, analysis, and interpretation and will work together with the PI to write reports and findings from these research projects. The research professional will be responsible for the basic organization of the laboratory supplies and equipment and ensuring equipment is maintained and in working order. The position will also be responsible for animal record keeping, records for staff safety compliance, and the development of animal use protocols.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Work with scientists and students in an animal research setting.

• Good organizational skills needed to maintain proper records.

• Use computer programs that are involved with record keeping.

• Experience with Microsoft Office word processing and spreadsheets (e.g. Word, Excel).

• Strong management and organizational skills, detailed oriented, hardworking, and self-motivated.

Physical Demands

• Standing, lifting, enduring outside and/or inside elements for extended periods of time.

• Lift up to 50lbs.

• Minimal lifting/bending in the normal operations of a typical office/lab environment.

• Travel to/from multiple locations as required for job duties.

• Driving as needed to perform job duties.

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

Conduct research in the lab:

• Lead activities including animal research activities such as surgery, MRI, motor function testing, social recognition testing, novel object recognition testing, open field testing.

• Perform tissue analysis including DNA, RNA, and protein isolation and quantification, ELISAs, western blots, real time RT-PCR, RNA sequencing, and immunohistochemistry.

• Perform cell culture, immunocytochemistry, flow cytometry, transductions, transfections, and multielectrode array assays.

• Basic organization of the laboratory supplies and equipment and ensuring equipment is maintained and in working order.

Percentage of time 70 Duties/Responsibilities

Data analysis, interpretation, and communication:

• Assist in basic data organization, analysis, and interpretation and work with the PIs to write abstracts, reports, and manuscripts based on findings from research projects.

• Responsible for animal record keeping, records for staff safety compliance, and the development of animal use protocols.

Percentage of time 20 Duties/Responsibilities

• Assist with lab maintenance and daily operations including wash glassware, ordering supplies, prepare basic solutions and media, manage biohazardous waste program, manage sharps program, and manage cell bank.

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 Christa Dempsey for Dr. West Recruitment Contact Email cld97133@uga.edu Recruitment Contact Phone

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Are you a current employee of the University of Georgia?

• No Response

• No

• Yes

• Do you have a valid Driver's license?

• YES

• NO

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/CV

Optional Documents

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