Research Professional

Overview

About The University Of Georgia: Posting details and institutional information provided by the original description.

Posting Number: S01907P

Working Title: RESEARCH PROFESSIONAL I

Department: Warnell-Research

Posting Type: Internal (PEP)

Retirement Plan: TRS

Employment Type: Employee

Benefits Eligibility: Benefits Eligible

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Additional Schedule Information: Monday-Friday, 8am – 5pm

Advertised Salary: $33,023

Posting Date: 09/12/2018

Open Until Filled: Yes

Proposed Starting Date: 01/01/2019

Special Instructions To Applicants: You must be a current employee to be considered for this position.

Location of Vacancy: Athens Area

EEO Policy 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).

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Classification

Title:

RESEARCH PROFESSIONAL I

FLSA: Non-Exempt

FTE: 100

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and some related experience or equivalent combination required. Area-specific certification and/or training may be required and other training will be provided as appropriate.

Position Summary: Technical and professional responsibilities associated with this position include field and laboratory research and diagnostics related to wildlife health. Included will be both the supervision of others doing this work and active participation in completing these tasks. Also included is the supervisory responsibility of field and laboratory equipment maintenance (equipment and supplies) and assuring that all safety and regulatory requirements are met.

Precise records are required. Assistance in planning and selection of sampling and diagnostic approaches related to research projects and diagnostic samples, including assistance with both grant and manuscript preparation, also will be required.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And/or

Competencies:

Basic skills related to wildlife biology and wildlife disease investigations (including necropsy and approved euthanasia techniques) and research. Experience with organizing and maintaining large data sets. Experience with work related to infectious pathogens and the maintenance of biosafety standards in the field.

Physical Demands: Moderate. Possibly short periods in the field (~1 week).

Is driving a responsibility of this position? No

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

Credit And P-Card Policy: Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Background Investigation Policy: 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.

You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Apply primary investigator’s directive, perform disease research and surveillance, and manage data collection for multiple projects from inception to conclusion. (30%)
• Supervise and train graduate students and other field/lab personnel including visitors from the USA and/or foreign countries regarding field operating procedures, techniques and methodologies. (20%)
• Coordinate & perform field and lab work associated with research projects. (10%)
• Independently analyzes data, write reports, present findings at international and national meetings, and coauthor papers for publication in scientific journals.
• Assist with laboratory analysis of samples when needed.
• Maintain all field and lab related items including ordering supplies, equipment, instrument calibration, inventory, hazardous waste management meeting all OSHA safety regulations.