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Inside Higher Ed · 10 hours ago

Temporary Technician (Bier)

Athens, GA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

The University of Georgia is the state’s flagship university, and they are seeking a Temporary Technician to assist in various research projects and laboratory management. The role involves laboratory work, fieldwork, data entry, and basic management tasks to support research on aquatic ecosystems and environmental assessments.

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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

MicroscopyDNA extractionsField samplingData entryStatistical analysisLab managementImage analysisSafety protocolsTeam collaboration

Required

Laboratory work including preparing sampling kits, microscopy, DNA extractions, sorting plant samples, weighing samples, freeze drying, and cleaning lab supplies

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)

Ability to participate in weekly lab group meetings and individual meetings as well as seminars and lab-wide community events

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

Driving is a requirement of this position

This position has security access (e.g., Public Safety, IT Security, Personnel Records, Patient Records, Or Access To Chemicals And Medications)

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check