Description

External Retirement Plan TRS or ORP Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Full/Part time Full Time Work Schedule Additional Schedule Information
Working in a lab environment/listed duties to be performed based on a 40 hour work week.
Advertised Salary 51,000 Posting Date 11/07/2025 Open until filled Yes Closing Date Proposed Starting Date 01/01/2026 Special Instructions to Applicants Location of Vacancy Athens Area EEO Policy Statement
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Position Information

Classification Title Res Associate-Life Science II FLSA Exempt FTE 1.00 Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related field of science and 2 years of professional experience
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in a related field of science.
Position Summary
The position is responsible for managing several aspects of a forest pathology research laboratory, with duties including, among others, independently conducting research experiments, developing protocols, coordinating and managing the technical aspects of the laboratory, such as safety regulatory requirements and equipment performance, training and co-mentoring of students and technicians, and support with grant proposal writing and budget administration.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Advanced knowledge of molecular biology (including genomics and bioinformatics) and microbiology techniques.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to analyze and interpret scientific data, and to summarize the results in the format of journal articles or comprehensive project reports.
• Ability to provide appropriate guidance and instruction to undergraduate and graduate students, and to national or international visiting scholars or scientists.

Physical Demands

• Normal working conditions of laboratory and office environments. |

Is driving a responsibility of this position? Yes Is this a Position of Trust? Yes Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? Yes 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
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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
Research performance:

• Independently design and conduct experimental research in plant pathology, molecular biology, bioinformatics, or metabolomics of plants, pests, and pathogen systems, with minimal supervision. This includes, among others, identification or discovery, testing, and validation of proper protocols, as needed; data collection, analysis, and interpretation; writing of the results in the format of scientific papers or comprehensive project reports.

Percentage of time 35 Duties/Responsibilities
Lab management:

• Coordinate and supervise the use of laboratory equipment and resources utilized by graduate students, research faculty, and professional staff.
• Maintain reagent stocks and laboratory supplies, as well as ensure that the laboratory is cleaned and kept in an orderly manner.
• Maintain the fungal collection of the lab.
• Ensure all instrumentation and equipment are functioning properly and arrange equipment replacement, service, and/or repair when needed.
• Maintain chemical inventory, laboratory safety, SDS, and SOP manuals as required by the University.
• Oversee the safety regulatory requirements specific to the laboratory and ensure that the laboratory and all users are in compliance with those standards.
• Acquire and track research permits and required personnel training.

Percentage of time 25 Duties/Responsibilities

• Support/Supervision: Mentor/train lab personnel, graduate students, directly supervise undergraduate student technicians, and orient visiting scientists and other personnel as needed.
• Support design and execution of field sampling and/or laboratory/data analyses as needed.

Percentage of time 25 Duties/Responsibilities
Research coordination:

• Assist the PI with grant proposal writing, management of funds, and budgeting responsibilities, as well as other routine administrative tasks, such as identifying research priorities and timelines from multiple projects.

Percentage of time 15

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 Caterina Villari Recruitment Contact Email cvillari@uga.edu Recruitment Contact Phone

Posting Specific Questions

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1. * Do you have a valid Driver's license?
   • YES
   • NO

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Unofficial Transcripts

Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Other Documents #1
3. List of References with Contact Information
4. Unofficial Letters of Recommendation