Temporary Technician; Xu

Overview

About The University Of Georgia

The University of Georgia (UGA) is an Equal Opportunity employer. This posting provides information about a temporary technician position in the VPR-Savannah River Ecology Lab.

Posting Number: G/R27289P

Working Title:

Temporary Technician (Xu)
Department: VPR-Savannah River Ecology Lab
College/Unit/Department Website: srel.uga.edu

Employment Type:

Employee
Anticipated

Start Date:

09/25/2024
Posting Date: 09/05/2024
Open Until Filled:
Yes
Location of Vacancy:
Augusta Area

• Fulfills routine duties related to the efficient operation of the three lab facilities (main lab, hood lab, fish lab), including purchasing chemicals and supplies, maintaining equipment, instrument and sample tools, and updating safety-related documents.
• Assists the research project of metal biogeochemistry in H-02 constructed wetland, including field sampling, sample processing, chemical analysis, and data management.
• Assist graduate students and postdocs with ongoing research.
• Manages data used to prepare reports to funding agencies on research activities associated with projects the technician is involved in.

Percentage Of Time: 50%
Percentage Of Time: 20%
Percentage Of Time: 10%

The technician would help with a variety of both laboratory and field tasks related to research on the biogeochemistry, bioavailability, and bioaccumulation of metals in aquatic ecosystems. Specific tasks would include field collection of samples, laboratory processing of samples for chemical analysis, assisting with current students’ experiments, and routine duties related to the efficient operation of our laboratory facilities. The position is full-time with flexibility in work hours.

• Physical Demands:
  Lifting 50 lbs, sitting/standing/walking, carrying/lifting, pushing/pulling/reaching, keyboarding, gross/fine manipulation, driving, stooping/crouching/kneeling, speaking/hearing.
• Is this a Position of Trust?:
  Yes
• Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?:
  No
• Does this position require a P-Card?:
  No
• Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position?:
  No
• Is driving a requirement of this position?:
  Yes
• Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?:
  No
• Does This Position Have Security Access (e.g., Public Safety, IT Security, Personnel Records, Patient Records, Or Access To Chemicals And Medications)?:
  Yes
• Background Investigation Policy:
  Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including criminal background check, confirmation of credentials and employment history, reference checks, and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. A pre-employment drug test may be required for high-risk positions. Visit the UGA Background Check website for details.

• Classification
  
  Title:
  
  Temporary Technical Paraprofessional
• FLSA:
  Non-Exempt
• FTE: 1.00

Recruitment Contact Name:
Xiaoyu Xu
Recruitment Contact Email: xiaoyuxu

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