Laboratory Assistant- Molecular & Cellular Biology

Are you ready to join a community leading in innovative teaching and learning? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With our growing enrollment and global reach, we are enjoying increased prominence among Georgia's colleges. We offer more than 150 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to over 43,000 students. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics also draw students from throughout the region and from 92 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, and rich benefits make us an employer of choice. We are searching for talented people to join our mission. Come to KSU and find your passion.

Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Conducts basic and/or complex procedures with the use of basic methods in microbiology, biochemistry, cellular biology and molecular biology: Bacterial culture, bacterial gene manipulation (cloning, etc.), tissue culture, regular polymerase chain reaction (PCR), real-time PCR (RT-qPCR), Western blotting, SDS-PAGE, protein purification, biochemical protein analyses, metal/metalloid quantification and speciation (ICP-MS, HPLC-ICP-MS), antimicrobial/cytotoxicity assay, column chromatography, etc.
2. Assist in regulatory Institutional Review Board (IRB)/safety compliance of the laboratory and its members related to institutional guidelines.

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES*:
1. Ability to work with proteins, bacterial and mammalian cells
2. Effective analytical skills.

Performs research activities and other tasks as necessary in a laboratory environment. Records observations and measurements and reports results. Provides technical support for research activities. May provide oversight to undergraduate students engaged in research.

This position is grant funded.  Continued employment is contingent upon the availability of grant funding.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: - 
1. Engages in research activities such as design and perform experiments and record and analyze data
2. Assists in the preparation of reports, presentations, and manuscripts
3. May oversee undergraduate research projects
4. Assists with laboratory maintenance, cleaning and disinfecting equipment, and ordering and stocking of equipment

Educational Requirements
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in the area of study
Required Experience
Some experience conducting research

Preferred Experience
1. Previous experience in conducting microbiology, cellular biology, and/or biochemistry research
2. Experience in writing and preparing scientific manuscripts
 

The salary rage for this position is between $17.50/hr-$20/hr. Offers will be based on candidate experience and budget availability.

The salary range for this position is $17.50/hr-$20/hr.

ABILITIES
Able to deal with multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines
Responsible and professional
KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of scientific principles, laboratory safety practices, laboratory terminology, equipment, materials, and procedures and laboratory methods relating to field of study
SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (e.g., Microsoft Office, GraphPad Prism, Adobe and/or Corel Graphics, other field related programs)
Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time

• Standard Enhanced
• Education

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.

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