Research Tech III-Tarleton

Research Tech III – Tarleton Posting Number: S14855P Working Title: Research Tech III – Tarleton Department: VPR-Center Trop Emerg Glob Dis Location: Athens Area, University of Georgia Posting Date: 03/11/2026 Starting Date: 04/01/2026 Position Summary Research Tech position in a 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. Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent. Five (5) years of related experience. Preferred Qualifications Previous research experience. Willingness to work with mice and human pathogens. Interest or experience with various tissue preparation and microscopy methods. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies Effective communication skills. Ability to prioritize work duties and manage experiment execution. Attention to safety protocols for working with pathogens. Physical Demands Sit or stand at a laboratory workbench for extended periods of time. Duties and Responsibilities Recombinant Protein Expression and Purification Perform data analysis and execute serological assays using the Luminex platform. Experimental Design and Planning Contribute to study design, protocol development, and optimization of experimental workflows. Laboratory Work Isolate peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC) via density gradient centrifugation. Prepare cryo-sections and tissue samples for histological analysis. Design and clone plasmid vectors, including molecular cloning and validation. Research Experiment Design Design and execute research experiments and protocols under guidance of the principal investigator. Collaborate with other research technicians and professionals. Contact Information Recruitment Contact: Rick Tarleton Email: View email address on click.appcast.io Equal Employment Opportunity 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, veteran status or other protected status. #J-18808-Ljbffr University of Georgia