Research Technician

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 (https://www.uga.edu/). UGA is currently ranked among the top 15 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 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 39,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 9,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

The Strauch Research (strauchlab.com) lab at the University of Georgia's College of Pharmacy Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences (PBS) Department is seeking a highly motivated, Research Technician. We are combining state-of-the art technologies in computational protein design with directed evolution methodologies and bring new perspective to difficult problems.

This position will provide experimental support for research projects with the focus on recombinant protein expression using mammalian and bacterial cell cultures. Knowledge how to handle mammalian cell culture is essential for this position. Responsibilities of the position will also include maintaining lab safety regulations, service and maintain laboratory instruments, assisting with the purchase of lab supplies, and ensuring overall organization.

Research experience needed. Experience in working with mammalian cell culture and background knowledge on protein purification is highly desired, as well as the ability to work with little supervision, through initiative and good judgment. Experience working in BSL-2 research facilities. The position will be in a collaborative research environment.

Duties/Responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to the following: 

40% Expression of recombinant proteins in mammalian, bacterial and possibly insect cell cultures.

20% Chromatographic protein purification (e.g., IMAC and SEC).

20% Protein Characterization and analytics (e.g. SDS-PAGE). Molecular Biology (e.g. PCR, vector generation).

20% Lab managerial (e.g. ordering supplies, ensuring safety, service and maintain laboratory instruments of the lab). Quality Assurance tasks – document review, SOP creation and revision, maintaining records, etc.

Requires technical knowledge in the field acquired through an apprenticeship, a 2-year degree, or professional certificate. 

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. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).