The University of Georgia · 12 hours ago
Temporary Technician (Bier)
Athens, GA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelThe University of Georgia is the state's flagship university, known for its commitment to higher education. The role involves assisting in research projects and lab management, including laboratory work, fieldwork, data entry, and basic management of the supervisor's laboratory.
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Responsibilities
Laboratory work including preparing sampling kits, microscopy, DNA extractions, sorting plant samples, weighing samples, freeze drying, and cleaning lab supplies
Field work including collecting water and plant samples from a constructed wetland designed for metals removal, conducting stream measurements, and documentation for bioassessment methods based on macroinvertebrate sampling
Data entry and organization including preparing spreadsheets, data entry, image analysis, and basic statistical analysis
Basic management of the supervisor’s laboratory (supply inventory, order and organize supplies, adherence safety protocols, basic equipment maintenance)
Qualification
Required
Laboratory work including preparing sampling kits, microscopy, DNA extractions, sorting plant samples, weighing samples, freeze drying, and cleaning lab supplies
Field work including collecting water and plant samples from a constructed wetland designed for metals removal, conducting stream measurements, and documentation for bioassessment methods based on macroinvertebrate sampling
Data entry and organization including preparing spreadsheets, data entry, image analysis, and basic statistical analysis
Basic management of the supervisor's laboratory (supply inventory, order and organize supplies, adherence safety protocols, basic equipment maintenance)
Field work that includes hot and humid conditions with biting insects in the summer and cold temperatures in the winter
Tasks will include wading into streams and wetlands, carrying equipment to the field sites (distance can be around a mile), lifting heavy objects (>50 lbs), viewing through a microscope at the lab bench for long periods, and repetitive motions such as for pipetting
Is this a Position of Trust? Yes
Does this position require a P-Card? No
Is driving a requirement of this position? Yes
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check
Company
The University of Georgia
The University of Georgia, a land-grant and sea-grant university with state-wide commitments and responsibilities, is the state's flagship institution of higher education.
Founded in 1785
10001+ employees
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Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
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Chief Technology Officer, Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication
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Professor of Physics and Associate Chief Information Officer for Research
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