Research Associate II- Norris

About the role

The University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine seeks a Research Associate II to join our team. This position will be based in the Norris lab.

Responsibilities

• Independently performs components of a research program as directed by a senior member of the research team.
• Involvement in designing certain aspects of research projects as needed.
• Independently conducts work complementary to the overall research objectives.
• Participate in training staff in laboratory procedures as needed.
• Process microbial samples and perform animal studies under BSLII+ conditions.
• Process animal samples, analyze data, and prepare data for presentation.
• Maintain records of experimental procedures and results in electronic laboratory notebooks.
• Interpret and present data.
• Assist in the training of other technical support staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field of science and 2 years of professional experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field of science (e.g., Biology, microbiology, immunology, biochemistry) and 2 years of professional experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of tissue culture techniques, cell line maintenance, and monoclonal antibody/protein preparation.
• Knowledge of microbiological techniques and animal research procedures conducted under BSLII+ conditions.
• Demonstrated skill in biological sample processing and experimental execution.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and prepare results for scientific presentation.
• Proficiency in maintaining electronic laboratory notebooks and ensuring data integrity.
• Effective communication skills to present findings in scientific settings.
• Ability to adhere to and enforce laboratory safety, compliance, and standard operating procedures.
• Ability to work independently and contribute to team-based research projects.
• Ability to train and support junior research or technical staff.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of tissue culture techniques, cell line maintenance, and monoclonal antibody/protein preparation.
• Knowledge of microbiological techniques and animal research procedures conducted under BSLII+ conditions.
• Demonstrated skill in biological sample processing and experimental execution.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and prepare results for scientific presentation.
• Proficiency in maintaining electronic laboratory notebooks and ensuring data integrity.
• Effective communication skills to present findings in scientific settings.
• Ability to adhere to and enforce laboratory safety, compliance, and standard operating procedures.
• Ability to work independently and contribute to team-based research projects.
• Ability to train and support junior research or technical staff.

Benefits

• Retirement plan options: TRS or ORP.
• Employee benefits eligible.
• Full-time position.
• Flexible schedule: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday- Friday; evening and weekend work may be required.
• Salary range: $50,000 - $60,613.
• Starting date: August 1, 2026.

Pay

• $50,000 - $60,613 annually.

Schedule

• 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday- Friday; evening and weekend work may be required.

Contact Information

To inquire about this position or recruitment process, please contact:

Karen Norris
kanorris@uga.edu