Laboratory Research Pro: Malaria & Vector Biology

Ugajobsearch; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Georgia invites applications for a Research Professional-Pathak to support malaria parasite life cycle studies using mosquito and mouse models. You will maintain colonies, perform infection-related procedures, collect data, and contribute to data consolidation for publications.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related science field, experience with insects and mice, and proficiency in data analysis tools such as R or Python.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Experience handling insects and/or invertebrates, including mosquito colony maintenance.
• Experience handling and monitoring laboratory mice in a research setting.
• Knowledge of microscopy, PCR, or related methods used to assess infection levels.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and monitor mosquito and mouse colonies.
• Conduct infection-related procedures and observations.
• Consolidate data from multiple sources into standardized datasets for analysis.
• Assist in research activities to advance project objectives.

Skills

Mosquito handling

Mouse handling

Data analysis tools

Collaborative research

Microscopy/PCR knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

R

Python

Job description

The University of Georgia invites applications for a Research Professional-Pathak to support malaria parasite life cycle studies using mosquito and mouse models. You will maintain colonies, perform infection-related procedures, collect data, and contribute to data consolidation for publications.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related science field, experience with insects and mice, and proficiency in data analysis tools such as R or Python.