Research Professional

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Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

The Lee lab in the University of Georgia ( UGA) is seeking a team oriented and highly motivated incumbent for the full-time position of Research Professional. The Lee lab studies the role of innate immune cells in the progression of Lewy body diseases. We utilize a combination of in vivo and in vitro models of synucleinopathies to uncover the interaction between innate immune cells and abnormal protein aggregates utilizing a preclinical models of Lewy body disease. More information about our research interest and the lab can be found at https://jamlee7.wixsite.com/mysite and https://vet.uga.edu/research/research-labs/lee-lab/. Dr. Lee is affiliated with the Department of Physiology & Pharmacology, Neuroscience Program, Regenerative Bioscience Center, Biomedical & Health Science Institute, and Integrated Life Sciences Program in University of Georgia. Dr. Lee encourages her trainees to attend weekly interactions with colleagues, attending departmental seminars, and attending scientific conferences. The employee is needed, but are not limited to, designing and carry out his/her own research projects, directing daily operations of a project team, and maintaining protocol. Responsibilities may also include data collection, analysis, and interpretation, maintaining equipment, and presenting research findings to other staff or at conferences. A research professional typically reports to a research and public service manager and may supervise other research professionals or paraprofessionals.

Skills in neuroscience, immunology, and molecular biology.

Standing at a lab bench for long periods of time, lifting up to 50 lbs. Sitting for long periods of time.

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1. Direct daily operations of a research project including, but not limited to research operations, facilities, and equipment maintenance, or personnel activities.
2. Monitor laboratory work to ensure compliance with set standards.
3. Analyze experimental data and interpret results to write reports and summaries of findings.
4. Conduct research or assist in the conduct of research, including the collection of information and samples.

1. Use computers, computer-interfaced equipment, robotics or high-technology industrial applications to perform work duties.
2. Input data into databases.
3. Maintain research protocols, standard operating procedures, and training manuals to support multiple research projects conducted by faculty, staff, and students.
4. Clean, maintain, and prepare supplies and work areas.