Senior Research Professional
University of Georgia
Posted on Jul 2, 2025
Posting Details
Posting Details
| Posting Number | S13808P |
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| Working Title | Senior Research Professional |
| Department | Franklin-Cellular Biology |
| About the University of Georgia | Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 235 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 formed School of Medicine. |
| About the College/Unit/Department | Franklin College of Arts and Sciences is the heart of the University of Georgia’s learning environment, advancing new knowledge, research, scholarship and creative output by faculty, students, and staff in more than 80-degree programs across 40+ units. |
| College/Unit/Department website | https://cellbio.uga.edu/ |
| Posting Type | External |
| Retirement Plan | TRS or ORP |
| Employment Type | Employee |
| Benefits Eligibility | Benefits Eligible |
| Full/Part time | Full Time |
| Work Schedule | |
| Additional Schedule Information | M-F, 40 hours per week; Evening or weekend work may be required |
| Advertised Salary | Commensurate with Experience |
| Posting Date | 07/01/2025 |
| Open until filled | No |
| Closing Date | 07/07/2025 |
| Proposed Starting Date | 08/01/2025 |
| 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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Position Information
| Classification Title | Research Professional AD |
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| 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 | The Senior Research Professional/Lab Manager will assist the PI and laboratory in various aspects of research including experimental laboratory work, data analysis, data preparation and presentation, project coordination, animal husbandry and colony management, laboratory supply inventory/management, maintaining lab SOP and protocols, and training new lab personnel. 50% of the individual’s time will be allocated to ongoing research projects in the lab. 25% of the individual’s time will be allocated to establishing and maintaining a mouse colony for two individual labs: for the Ananth laboratory and the Kim laboratory. 15% of the individual’s time will be allocated to coordination and management of laboratory resources. 10% of the individual’s time will be allocated to training/supporting student researchers and technicians. |
| Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies | Field of Study
Software
Skills
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| Physical Demands | Sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping |
| 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 | Experimental: A minimum of 5 years of training and experimental experience is needed to perform this array of experimental procedures Performs simple and experimental surgeries on animals (3-5 years of training and experimental experience to perform this array of experimental surgeries)
Performs animal behavioral experiments (3-5 years of training and specialized experimental experience to master this array of techniques – these skills are specifically required for the Ananth Lab’s Research Program)
Prepares animal tissues for fresh and fixed applications (2-3 years of training and experimental experience)
Performs molecular biology techniques (*3-5 years of training and specialized experimental experience to master this array of techniques – these skills are specifically required for the Ananth Lab’s Research Program)
Performs immunohistochemistry on animal tissues
Analyzes experimental data (2-3 years of experience and specialized experience to master this – these skills are specifically required for the Ananth Lab’s Research Program)
Edits and writes research papers and protocols and communicates scientific findings
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| Percentage of time | 50 |
| Duties/Responsibilities | Colony Maintenance: these tasks will be performed for BOTH the Ananth and Kim laboratories. Five years of specialized animal health training/experience in animal care facilities; ALAT certification required:
Conducts research and performs experiments on the selection and breeding of animals.
Maintains animal colonies.
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| Percentage of time | 25 |
| Duties/Responsibilities | Lab Management/Training (2-3 years of experience; specific experience working with various safety protocols and training students):
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| Percentage of time | 25 |
Contact Information
Recruitment Contact
| Contact Details | For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below. |
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| Recruitment Contact Name | Dr. Mala Ananth |
| Recruitment Contact Email | Mala.Ananth@uga.edu |
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume/CV
- Cover Letter