Research Assistant

Job Title: Research Assistant Location: Athens, GA Type: Contract Responsibilities

Contribute to daily operations support of rodent model screening laboratory, including but not limited to treatment preparation, consumables stocking, and assay execution

Work closely with the other Scientists within the rodent Parasitology group to contribute to in vitro drug screening activities.

Initiate and complete tasks in an independent and efficient manner, with minimal supervision.

Contribute to study management workflows.

Support routine parasite maintenance, infestation and husbandry activities.

Perform all activities in compliance with safety protocols, legislative expectations of regulatory agencies, as well as internal standards of Good Scientific Practice.

Learn basic operation of MS software and equipment, leading to occasional independent operation with minimal support from other scientists

Requirements

Skills:

Sc or equivalent/comparable qualification from an accredited institution in biological sciences with at least one (1) year of relevant experience.

Experience in in-vitro parasite/insect culture and rodent handling.

Experience with microscopy.

Ability to perform activities using aseptic technique

Track record of reliable working attitude and meticulous laboratory work execution.

Developed communication, interpersonal and intercultural skills allowing effective interaction within the team.

Desired Experience, Skills, and Abilities

Experience in whole organism or other screening in a research company or academic institution.

Some experience with lab animals.

Basic statistical analysis skills.

B Sc or equivalent/comparable qualification from an accredited institution in biological sciences with at least one (1) year of relevant experience.

Experience in mammalian cell culture or in vitro parasite culture.

Experience with microscopy.

Ability to perform activities using aseptic technique.

Track record of reliable working attitude and meticulous laboratory work execution

Developed communication, interpersonal and intercultural skills allowing effective interaction within the team.

Benefits

System One offers eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options, including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, and participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, CM Access, TPGS, and MOUNTAIN, LTD., are leaders in delivering workforce solutions and integrated services across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible full-time employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.