Inside Higher Ed · 1 month ago
RESEARCH PROFESSIONAL II
Athens, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$25K/yr - $40K/yrInside Higher Ed is associated with the University of Georgia, a leading institution in higher education. The Research Professional II position is responsible for conducting independent research on parasite production and maintaining filarial life cycles while supervising and training undergraduates in these procedures.
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Responsibilities
Manage and conduct independent research projects
Assist in maintaining the life cycles of mosquitoes and filariae; coordinate and prepare shipments of filarial materials to researchers; Laboratory maintenance – cleaning and sterilize glassware and equipment, stock and order supplies; restraint, handling, and bleeding of laboratory rodents, dogs and cats
Periodic duties: External training coordinator; Maintain animal inventory records and order animals as needed; Cross-train on other laboratory procedures, and assist in procedures as needed; Maintain equipment and supply inventories and repair records; Perform related duties as required and assist PI, Assoc. and Asst. Research Scientists as needed
Qualification
Required
Requires technical knowledge in the field acquired through an apprenticeship, a 2-year degree, or professional certificate
Manual dexterity
Previous laboratory animal, parasitology/entomology experience
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs and Graph Pad Prism
Experience using a microscope/dissecting scope
Previous management of filarial life cycles
Knowledge of larval migration inhibition assay
Extensive knowledge of experimental design of both in vivo and in vitro experiments with filarial parasites
Benefits
Retirement Plan: TRS
Benefits Eligibility: Benefits Eligible
Company
Inside Higher Ed
Inside Higher Ed is the online source for news, opinion, and jobs related to higher education.
Founded in 2004
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2022-01-10Acquired
2006-08-31Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Stephanie Shweiki
Director, Foundation Partnerships
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