Research Tech III-Tarleton

University of Georgia; Kentucky; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Georgia is seeking a Research Tech III for their dynamic lab focused on immunity to human parasitic infections. The position involves diverse laboratory duties including maintenance of cultured cells, in vivo tests for drug effectiveness, and preparation for immunological assays. Candidates must have a high school diploma and five years of related experience, with preferred skills in research and willingness to work with pathogens. This role offers opportunities for skill enhancement and independent research design.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of related experience.
• Previous research experience preferred.
• Willingness to work with mice and human pathogens.

Responsibilities

• Perform data analysis and execute serological assays using the Luminex platform.
• Contribute to study design and protocol development.
• Design and clone plasmid vectors.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to prioritize work duties

Attention to safety protocols

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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: [e-mail]

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.