Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting NumberS03292PWorking TitleResearch Professional - Molecular Diagnostic Lab, TiftonDepartmentCAES Plant PathologyAbout the University of Georgia

The University of Georgia (UGA), a land-grant and sea-grant university with statewide commitments and responsibilities is the state’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (http://www.uga.edu/). 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 was founded in 1785 by the Georgia General Assembly as the first state-chartered University in the country. UGA employs approximately 1,800 full-time instructional faculty and more than 7,600 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 36,000 students including over 27,500 undergraduates and over 8,500 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 17 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

About the College/Unit/Department

In 2018, The UGA Tifton Campus began a yearlong Centennial celebration with various events to commemorate its 100th anniversary of providing updated research to the community.

Research is done on a wide range of commodities, including cotton, peanuts, vegetables and turf grass, all of which make agriculture the No. 1 industry in Georgia.

In 2004, a teaching program was initiated and it has been growing ever since. College-level instruction on campus is aimed at undergraduate and graduate-degree level study.

College/Unit/Department websitehttp://www.caes.uga.edu/campuses/tifton/departments/plant-pathology.htmlPosting TypeExternalRetirement PlanTRSEmployment TypeEmployeeBenefits EligibilityBenefits EligibleFull/Part timeFull TimeWork ScheduleAdditional Schedule Information

40 hours per week with schedule to be determined by supervisor.

Advertised SalaryCommensurate with education, experience and trainingPosting Date06/06/2019Open until filledYesClosing DateProposed Starting Date06/24/2019Special Instructions to Applicants

This position is located in Tifton, GA, which is approximately 200 miles southwest of Athens, Georgia, 200 miles south of Atlanta, GA and approximately 70 miles north of the Florida line.

The applicant should provide a cover letter describing research experience and qualifications, CV, and contact information for three references.

The applicant must have a valid driver’s license or the ability to get one soon after hire.

Location of VacancyTifton Area EEO Policy Statement

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.

Position Information

Classification TitleResearch Paraprofessional/ProfessionalPay GradeFLSAExemptJob FamilyFTE1.00Minimum Qualifications

Requires technical knowledge in the field acquired through an apprenticeship, a 2-year degree, or professional certificate. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualificaitons.

Preferred Qualifications

Prefer someone with a MS degree in plant pathology or agricultural sciences with experience in performing standard molecular biology techniques or experience and knowledge of using statistical models for research data analysis; however, will consider a Bachelor’s in agricultural sciences or related field.

The applicant must have a valid driver’s license or the ability to get one soon after hire.

Position Summary

An opening is available for a Research Professional starting Summer 2019 in the molecular diagnostic laboratory in the Department of Plant Pathology, Tifton Campus (http://www.caes.uga.edu/campus/tifton/). This position will provide operations assistance to develop diagnostic methods for rapid and confident identification of plant diseases using next-generation sequencing (NGS) technologies and execution of standard pipelines for routine genomics data analyses. It is expected to be involved in training MS and Ph.D. students, research technicians and hourly employees, deliver research findings to extension agents and growers, prepare scientific manuscripts, help with drafting grant proposals and reports, and perform data analysis.

The position is currently funded for one year with the opportunity for renewal based on performance and funds availability.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

-Experience in performing standard molecular biology techniques

-Experience and knowledge of using statistical models for research data analysis

Physical Demands

Standing, sitting, squatting, bending and lifting.

Is driving a responsibility of this position?Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?NoDoes this position require a P-Card? NoIs having a P-Card an essential function of this position? NoDoes this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?NoDoes this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications)NoCredit 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.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

Research assistance in the lab and greenhouse: Sample collection, DNA/RNA extraction, and analyze and interpret high-throughput sequencing data

Percentage of time65 Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

Writing and reporting: Make oral or poster presentations of research results at conferences, and prepare manuscripts

Percentage of time25 Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

Mentoring student workers

Percentage of time5 Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

General management and organization of the laboratory

Percentage of time5Posting Specific Questions

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Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents