Job Details
Research Assistant in Molecular Genetics
Job ID: 301279
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? 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 over 50,000 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
Provides support for research projects in the assigned area. Assists in conducting experiments, managing lab operations.
This position is considered limited-term staff since it utilizes contingent funding, which is currently only secured through June 30, 2027. Employment thereafter will be conditional based on the continued availability of funding.
Responsibilities
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Performs data collection and calculations according to established policies and procedures
- Interprets and communicates results
- Makes presentations on research results
- Assists with writing research papers, conducts library research and prepares bibliographic materials
- Cleans and maintains research areas, makes buffers and common reagents
- Maintains supplies and orders as needed
Required Qualifications
Educational Requirements
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a field related to the position
Required Experience
Prior laboratory research experience
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Educational Qualifications
An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field
Preferred Experience
Previous experience within the area of study as designated by the addendum
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
ABILITIES
Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines
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 (i.e. Microsoft Office suite, GraphPad Prism)
Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
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