Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state's flagship university (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.
About the College/Unit/Department
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
Posting Type
External
Retirement Plan
TRS
Employment Type
Employee
Benefits Eligibility
Benefits Eligible
Full/Part time
Full Time
Work Schedule
Additional Schedule Information
M-F 8:00-5:00
Advertised Salary
Commensurate with Experience
Posting Date
03/11/2026
Open until filled
Yes
Closing Date
Proposed Starting Date
04/01/2026
Special Instructions to Applicants
Location of Vacancy
Athens Area
EEO Policy Statement
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, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).
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High school diploma or equivalent and 5 years of related experience
Preferred Qualifications
Position Summary
Research Tech position in moderate sized, highly dynamic, and productive research lab working in immunity to human parasitic infections using primarily mouse models. Specific duties will vary with the project but may include maintenance of cultured cells and parasites, performance of in vitro and in vivo tests for the effectiveness of antiparasite drugs, plasmid construction, CRISPR screening, immunological assays (Luminex, Flow Cytometry), tissue preparation, and microscopy. Many opportunities will exist for developing a diverse skill set and for gaining experience and independence in designing and executing research experiments and protocols. A successful candidate will be able to prioritize work duties and manage the details of experiment execution. A successful applicant will be willing to work with mice and human pathogens.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies
Prior research experience beneficial but not required.
A successful applicant will be willing to work with mice and human pathogens.
Interest in or experience with various tissue preparation and microscopy methods would be valuable in this position.
Physical Demands
Sit or stand at a laboratory workbench for extended periods of time.
Is driving a responsibility of this position?
No
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
Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.
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
Responsible for recombinant protein expression and purification, data analysis, and execution of serological assays primarily using the Luminex platform.
Percentage of time
50
Duties/Responsibilities
Experimental Design Planning, contributed to study design, protocol development, and optimization of experimental workflows.
Miscellaneous Experiments / Laboratory Work:
PBMC Extraction - Isolation of peripheral blood mononuclear cells from whole blood using density gradient centrifugation.
Cryo-sectioning & Tissue Freezing - Preparation of tissue samples for histological analysis, including embedding, freezing, and sectioning.
Plasmid Design & Cloning - Design and construction of plasmid vectors, including molecular cloning and validation.
Percentage of time
40
Duties/Responsibilities
Designing and executing research experiments and protocols under guidance of the PI (PI will assist the Research Tech III in designing the experiment).
The individual in this position may have opportunities for developing a diverse skillset and for gaining experience in designing and executing research experiments and protocols.
The candidate will work with other Research Techs and Research Professionals to perform research and will be able to collaborate on projects.
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
Rick Tarleton
Recruitment Contact Email
rtarleton@uga.edu
Recruitment Contact Phone
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Resume/CV
Cover Letter
Optional Documents
Job ID: 82905246
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(1 mile)
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