Microbiome Research Associate

Kelly Products Inc (KPI) is a medium business in Covington, GA. KPI is a multicompany organization including lifestyle brands such as Flavor and Fettle (https://flavorandfettle.com) and Farmview Market (https://www.farmviewmarket.com). KPI has an expanding health focused group that is interested in developing new and innovative products focused on the microbiome from prebiotics and probiotics to naturally produced whole foods. We believe that good health is a prerequisite for a good life. But all too often our busy lives leave us overtired and lacking adequate nutrition. Our bodies were created to do amazing things, but sometimes we all need a boost. That’s where KPI comes in, to provide that extra support, allowing your body to thrive amidst the chaos of an active life. Our company motto is lived and breathed across Kelly companies top-down and across – from how we treat our coworkers to the service we provide our customers. Our guiding virtues of excellence and radical generosity serve as twin pillars that underpin our culture. We love people and work to provide opportunities to extend care to our teams, their families, and the world beyond through the life-changing organizations we support.

Our work environment includes:

• Growth opportunities
• Wellness programs
• Casual work attire
• International workforce
• Relaxed atmosphere
• On-the-job training
• Company perks

The KPI Microbiome Research group is seeking a motivated and hardworking research associate to perform wet lab research including DNA extraction, PCR, sequencing and analyzing and interpreting findings. Moreover, the research associate would assist in databased and product development. Our group seeks to understand how the microbiome, particularly the gastrointestinal system, changes in acute and chronic disease and injury states in conditions such as stroke, traumatic brain injury, diabetes, and cancer and how they correlate with condition severity and prognosis.

The candidate is expected to have a general working knowledge of basic genetics, cell biology and/or similar fields. Basic wet laboratory experience preferred such as pipetting, weighing, nucleotide (DNA/RNA) extraction, PCR, and/or similar. The candidate should be highly organized, detailed oriented, and self-motivated. 

The candidate will work primarily in the lab performing DNA extraction, PCR, and sequencing. They will also perform literature searches and analysis to develop a microbiome-based database. 

The candidate should have strong oral and written communication skills.

Qualifications: Applicants should hold a B.S. in Genetics, Biology, Cell biology, Regenerative Bioscience, Animal Science, or related fields. The candidate should also have a strong interest in laboratory science and health. 

Position Available: Immediately. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Salary: Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Application Procedure: Applicants should apply with a cover letter, resume or curriculum vita, a copy of transcript and a list of 3 references with contact information to cwelch@kellyreg.com

Job Type: 

• Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Covington, GA 30014: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor of Science (Required)

Experience:

• Wet Lab Experience (Preferred but not required)

Work Location: 

• In person