Temporary Research Jobs in Decatur, GA (NOW HIRING)

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Location
Statesboro Campus - Statesboro, GA
Department Information
Department of Biochemistry, Chemistry, and Physics
Job Summary
The Temporary employee will support the Department of Biochemistry, Chemistry, and Physics as a Research Associate on the Statesboro Campus. The Research Associate will work on a collaborative drug-design project in the Biochemistry, Chemistry and Physics Department with Drs. Karelle Aiken and Jannet Kocerha.
Temporary employees are employed according to departmental need and the length of time will vary by workload and may not exceed 1300 hours worked in a 12-consecutive month period.
Responsibilities

• Develops and carries out synthetic procedures for the synthesis of small molecules
• Performs full structural characterizations
• Analyzes and curates data from experiments

Shift Specifics

• 20 hours per week
• Flexible with schedule of availability

Required Qualifications
Educational Requirements

• Master's Degree

Required Experience

• Minimum of one year of experience with organic synthesis

Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Education

• Masters with major/concentration in an area related to organic synthesis or cell-based research

Preferred Experience

• Organic Synthesis: Experience working under inert conditions

Proposed Salary
$20.00 per hour
This is a non-exempt position paid on a biweekly basis.
Required Documents to Attach

• Resume
• Two (2) Professional References

Optional Documents to Attach

• Cover Letter

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
ABILITIES

• Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
• Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
• Proficiency with computer and Microsoft Office applications software including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases

KNOWLEDGE

• Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success

SKILLS

• Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills

Apply Before Date
August 31, 2026
Application review may begin as early as August 17, 2026.
Contact Information
For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources by phone at (912) 478-6947 or by email at hrservice@georgiasouthern.edu .
For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at (877) 251.2644, or email support@usg.edu .
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The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 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 .
Conditions of Employment
Offers of employment are 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.
Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.
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.
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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.

Background Check

• Standard