Temporary Technician; Ferguson

Position: Temporary Technician (Ferguson)

Posting Number

G/R28834P

Working Title

Temporary Technician (Ferguson)

Department

VPR-Savannah River Ecology Lab

Location

Augusta Area

Start Date

05/07/2025

Open Until Filled

Yes

Employment Type

Employee

Posting Date

04/02/2025

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb).

Position Summary

The main responsibilities will include assistance in the routine analysis of environmental samples, including assisting with the operation and maintenance of lab equipment (i.e., ICP-MS, ICP-OES, XRD, XRF, etc.). The incumbent will ensure compliance with all QA/QC and health and safety procedures and assist in the general day-to-day running of the laboratory. Other duties may include assistance in the preparation of research manuscripts and reports for funding institutions.

The job may involve handling and analysis of radionuclides. Additional job specific training will be provided as appropriate.

Physical Demands

Limited work outside maintaining environmental monitoring equipment and soil sampling.

Responsibilities

• 70%:
  Routine chemical analysis of environmental samples, operation and maintenance of analytical instrumentation (XRD, ICP-MS, FT-IR, etc.)
• 10%:
  Assistance in the general day-to-day running of the laboratory and QA/QC and health and safety compliance
• 20%:
  Assistance in preparation of research proposals and reports submitted to funding institutions

Background Investigation

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable.

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