Research Tech -Rozario

Overview

About The University Of Georgia:

Posting Number: G/R32017P

Working Title:

Research Tech I-Rozario

Department: VPR-Center Trop Emerg Glob Dis

The Center for Tropical and Emerging Global Diseases (CTEGD) at the University of Georgia is one of the largest international centers of research focused on diseases of poverty. Researchers and students work together on some of the most important causes of human suffering around the world, including malaria, schistosomiasis, African sleeping sickness, Chagas disease, cryptosporidiosis, toxoplasmosis, leishmaniasis, and filariasis.

College/Unit/Department Website: CTEGD.UGA.EDU

Employment Type:

Employee

Advertised Salary:
Commensurate with experience

Anticipated

Start Date:

05/01/2026

Posting Date: 01/27/2026

Open Until Filled:
Yes

Location of Vacancy:
Athens Area

• Maintain and propagate various life cycle stages of Hymenolepis diminuta.
• Perform rodent-handling duties.
• Maintain in vitro parasite cultures.
• Maintain and organize laboratory inventory (including ordering).
• Responsible for general lab maintenance duties including making common reagents, washing and sterilization of glassware, lab waste management, managing DNA sequencing, and managing deliveries to the lab.
• Assist laboratory personnel by independently performing a variety of cellular and molecular biological techniques, and help with general lab duties.
• Attend lab meetings, and other meetings as required.

• Percentage of Time: 50
• Percentage of Time: 20
• Percentage of Time: 10

• Classification
  
  Title:
  
  Temporary Technical Paraprofessional
• FLSA:
  Non-Exempt
• FTE: 1.0
• 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
• Is driving a requirement 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

The Laboratory Technician I will be responsible for supporting lab members toward our collective goal of understanding stem cell regulation in the rat tapeworm Hymenolepis diminuta.

• Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences or a related field.
• Experience in some, but not necessarily all, of the following: microscopy; molecular biology techniques; recombinant protein expression and purification.
• Rodent/animal Handling Experience Is Preferred.

• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Strong analytical and basic computer skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills

Work is normally performed in a wet laboratory environment. Requires mobility and the ability to handle materials weighing up to several pounds; dexterity to manipulate objects; and typical office/lab communication capabilities.

• Background Investigation Policy:
  Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation, including criminal background check, credential verification, and reference checks. A pre-employment drug test may be required for high-risk positions. See the UGA Background Check website for details.

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with accessibility may contact Central HR (hrweb).

Recruitment Contact:
Tania Rozario, Tania.

Rozario

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