Research Support-Limited Term- Whiteley Lab

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Overview

Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our Strategic Plan. These values include academic excellence, diversity of thought and experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers.

About Georgia Tech

Georgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university situated in the heart of Atlanta, a diverse and vibrant city with numerous economic and cultural strengths. The Institute serves more than 45,000 students through top-ranked undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs in engineering, computing, science, business, design, and liberal arts. Georgia Tech's faculty attracted more than $1.4 billion in research awards this past year in fields ranging from biomedical technology to artificial intelligence, energy, sustainability, semiconductors, neuroscience, and national security. Georgia Tech ranks among the nation's top 20 universities for research and development spending and No. 1 among institutions without a medical school.

Georgia Tech's Mission and Values

Georgia Tech's mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. The Institute has nine key values that are foundational to everything we do :

1. Students are our top priority.

2. We strive for excellence.

3. We thrive on diversity.

4. We celebrate collaboration.

5. We champion innovation.

6. We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression.

7. We nurture the well-being of our community.

8. We act ethically.

9. We are responsible stewards.

Over the next decade, Georgia Tech will become an example of inclusive innovation, a leading technological research university of unmatched scale, relentlessly committed to serving the public good; breaking new ground in addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges and opportunities of our time; making technology broadly accessible; and developing exceptional, principled leaders from all backgrounds ready to produce novel ideas and create solutions with real human impact.

Department Information

Undergraduate degree programs include 4 year BS and 5 year BS / MS programs in Biology and Bioinformatics. Graduate degree programs include : MS and PhD in Biology, MS and PhD in Bioinformatics, MS and PhD in Computational Science and Engineering as well as PhD in Quantitative Biosciences, Ocean Sciences and Engineering, Applied Physiology, and Dual Degree Doctorate of Physical Therapy / Doctor of Philosophy. Research strengths include : Computational Biology and Bioinformatics, Ecology, Evolution, Integrative Physiology, Microbial Dynamics and Infection, Neuroscience, Molecular and Cell Biology, Molecular Biomedical Sciences. The School is home to the two largest and most diverse undergraduate majors in the College of Sciences : Biology and Neuroscience. Faculty members in the School of Biological Sciences have the opportunity to work with students from all majors on campus.

Job Summary

The Research Administration Support role provides essential administrative and operational assistance for research projects and laboratory activities. This role helps ensure compliance with funding and institute policies, supports lab coordination, and promotes efficient research operations.

Primary duties will focus on working across various projects involving Pseudomonas aeruginosa (and / or an associated microbial community), typically involving phenotypic assays, experimental evolution, and molecular assays, including sequencing prep. Secondary duties will involve lab management tasks, including overseeing safety measures, training, equipment maintenance, purchasing, stock management, etc. These will involve consulting with research leadership to determine the scope and extent of experimental and analysis needs, as well as collaboratively setting up and conducting experiments following prescribed procedures and protocols.

• General lab management tasks (ordering, inventory management, media preparation, freezer stock maintenance, equipment maintenance)
• Coordinate lab meetings and lab scheduling.
• Implementing P. aeruginosa fitness / virulence assays across experimental conditions, involving plate reader and CFU count data
• Preparing samples for next-generation sequencing (DNA extraction, library preparation, etc.)
• Analyze and document the results of experiments.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

Job Duty 1 -

Assist with documentation, compliance tracking, and reporting for research projects.

Job Duty 2 -

Collaborate in preparing and submitting research proposals, providing detailed support for budget development and financial monitoring.

Job Duty 3 -

Help maintain inventory, coordinate equipment upkeep, and support safety compliance efforts.

Job Duty 4 -

Assist in ensuring research activities follow institutional, state, and federal regulations.

Job Duty 5 -

Participate in training on research policies, lab safety, and compliance standards.

Job Duty 6 -

Serve as a point of contact between researchers, funding sources, and institutional offices.

Job Duty 7 -

Organize and manage logistics for research meetings, workshops, and presentations to support project goals and stakeholder engagement.

Job Duty 8 -

Maintain and audit research records and compliance documentation to support data integrity and audit readiness.

Job Duty 9 -

Provide administrative support to improve processes and enhance operational efficiency.

Job Duty 10 -

Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

High School Diploma, GED, or Vocational School Diploma. Vocational Training / Degree may be preferred or required (some profiles may require additional education)..

Required Experience

One or more years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Must have a degree, preferably in biological sciences or a related field.

Must have experience with general bacteriology practices (e.g., aseptic technique, growth of bacteria, maintenance of freezer stocks), previous work with Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a plus

Experience working in a lab management role (ordering, equipment maintenance, and experimental support roles) is a plus.

Experience working with molecular biology (e.g., cloning, PCR, qPCR, RT-qPCR) or hands-on experience with Next-Gen Sequencing library preparation is a plus. The ideal candidate will have experience making 16S sequencing libraries or extensive experience performing qPCR.

Experience with multimode plate readers and / or lab automation is a plus.

Proposed Salary

Pay Range : $20 / hr.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https : / / www.usg.edu / policymanual / section8 / C224 / #p8.2.18_personnel_conduct .

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https : / / www.usg.edu / policymanual / section6 / C2653 .

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Institute is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and Institute policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and / or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia (USG) and Georgia Tech. Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of an individuals race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract.

More information on these policies can be found here : https : / / www.usg.edu / policymanual / section6 / c2714 Board of Regents Policy Manual | University System of Georgia (usg.edu).

Other Information

This is a limited-term position for 1 year, with no extensions. Employment is ultimately contingent upon available funding and business needs. All employment and assignments are ultimately contingent upon available funding, business needs, and your performance of the assignment. Georgia Tech retains the right to terminate this assignment at any time for cause or, in its sole discretion, for convenience; in either case, Georgia Tech's obligation shall be limited to payment for hours and / or days worked before the termination date. Any decision to renew this limited term appointment will be communicated by April 2026.

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.

This position does not have any financial responsibilities.

This role is not considered a position of trust.

This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).

This position will not travel

This position does not require security clearance.

Location : Atlanta, GA

Background Check

The candidate of choice will be required to pass a pre-employment background screening. http : / / policylibrary.gatech.edu / employment / pre-employment-screening .