"Laboratory Assistant - Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology"

Laboratory Assistant - Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology

Job ID: 294349
Location: Kennesaw, Georgia
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Do you want to cultivate an inclusive environment that encourages free expression and civil discourse? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower our 47,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Come Take Flight at KSU!

Location

(Primary Location for Job Responsibilities) Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.
Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Job Summary

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 considered limited-term staff since it utilizes contingent funding which is currently only secured through July 2026. Employment thereafter will be conditional based on continued availability of funding.

Responsibilities

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

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in the area of study

Required Experience
Some experience conducting research

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications
An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field

Preferred Experience
Experience in writing and preparing scientific manuscripts

Proposed Salary

The budgeted salary range is $17.42 to $21.78 per hour. Offers are based on relevant experience. Comprehensive benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more! Visit hr.kennesaw.edu/benefits.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

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