Location: Statesboro,GA, USA
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Location
Statesboro Campus - Statesboro, GA
Department Information
Biostatistics, Epidemiology, and Environmental Health Sciences
Job Summary
The Student Assistant will support the Department of Biostatistics, Epidemiology, and Environmental Health Sciences as a Research Assistant on the Statesboro Campus beginning Spring 2025.
The Student Assistant will be responsible for supporting a research study on contribution of non-pathogenic tick-borne rickettsia to human antibody responses detected by standard diagnostic methods and gaining research experiences. Their duties will include performing laboratory tests, including western blotting and ELISA, preparing stock buffers, and working solutions, and participating in data analysis. They will also present the collected data at the Georgia Southern Research Symposium or other conferences
Student employees cannot work more than 1300 hours in a 12-consecutive month period.
Employment is contingent upon funding.
Responsibilities
* Supports Faculty by keeping record books, troubleshooting, and resolving problems and assisting with the project
* Performs laboratory experiments and testing using various laboratory methods
* Collects and keeps laboratory testing records
* Contributes to analyzing and evaluating data
* Summarizes results and prepares charts and tables
* Performs literature search
Shift Specifics
* Up to 15 hours per week
* Flexible schedule based on availability
Required Qualifications
Educational Requirements
* Must be enrolled in six or more undergraduate credit hours or three or more graduate credit hours at Georgia Southern University.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
* Senior student in Public Health, Biology, or Chemistry in good standing
* Completed Laboratory Safety training certification
* Demonstrated experience working in a laboratory
Proposed Salary
$15.00 per hour
This is a non-exempt position paid on a biweekly basis.
Required Documents to Attach
* Resume
* Schedule of Availability
* Statement of Interest
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
ABILITIES
* Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
* Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
* Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position
* Proficiency in micro pipetting
KNOWLEDGE
* Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success
* Theoretical and practical knowledge of principles of serological methods
* Familiarity with preparation of buffers and solutions
* Understanding and compliance with laboratory safety requirements
* Knowledge of biohazard safety
* Comfortable with working in a team and independently
* Adherence to required protocols and following the directions
SKILLS
* Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills
* Good hands and eye coordination
* Familiarity with the lab environment
Apply Before Date
December 19, 2024
Application review may begin as early as December 10, 2024
Contact Information
For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources by phone at (912) ###-#### or by email at ...@georgiasouthern.edu.
For technical support, please call the Shared Services Center at (877) ###-#### or ...@usg.edu.
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Conditions of Employment
Offers for student employment may be contingent upon completion of background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Southern University, as determined by Georgia Southern University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.
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Legally authorized to work in the United States for the duration of employment without assistance from the University.
Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation.
Georgia Southern University is a Tobacco and Smoke-Free Community.
Must be enrolled in six or more undergraduate or three or more graduate level credit hours at Georgia Southern University.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Georgia Southern University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals in need of reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in the search process should notify Human Resources: (912) ###-####.
Other Information
* Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation.
* This is not a supervisory position.
* This position is not required to drive.
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