Temporary Research Assistant - Esseili

Posting Number: G/R25911P

Working Title: Temporary Research Assistant - Esseili

Department: CAES-Food Safety Center

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Location:

Griffin Area.

Employment Type:

Employee. Additional Schedule Information:
Monday-Friday; work hours will vary. (3-4 hours/per day.)

Anticipated

Start Date:

06/10/2024

Posting Date: 06/05/2024

Open Until Filled:
Yes

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• Maintain cell culture for various cell line:
  Make cell culture plates. (40% of time)
• Make buffers for various projects and perform limited experiments such as TCID
  50, RNA extraction or QPCR. (40% of time)
• Ordering lab supplies. (10% of time)
• Follow-up with companies and equipment repairs. (5% of time)
• Maintaining chemical/reagent inventory, equipment maintenance.

Classification

Title:

Temporary Technical Paraprofessional

FLSA: Non-Exempt

FTE: 0.50

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 In Position: Microbiology
• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And/or
  
  Competencies:
  
  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 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

Background Investigation Policy:
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of credentials and employment history reflected in application materials (including reference checks); and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. A pre-employment drug test may be required for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Visit the UGA Background Check website for details.

Recruitment Contact Name:
Malak Esseili

Recruitment Contact Email: malak.esseili