Temporary Technician; Bier

Temporary Technician (Bier)

Position Number: G/R31904P

Posting Date: 01/14/2026

Closing Date:
Open Until Filled (Yes)

Location of Vacancy:
Augusta Area

Department: VPR‑Savannah River Ecology Lab

Employment Type:

Employee (Non‑Exempt)

FLSA Classification:
Temporary Technical Paraprofessional

Anticipated

Start Date:

03/16/2026

This position is for a research support technician who will assist in several research projects at the Savannah River Site. Projects include working with graduate students to understand how aquatic ferns sequester metals in a constructed wetland, develop methods for stream bioassessments of aquatic macroinvertebrates, and study how mycorrhizal fungi and bacteria influence nitrogen in agricultural systems.

• Laboratory work: preparing sampling kits, microscopy, DNA extractions, sorting plant samples, weighing samples, freeze‑drying, and cleaning lab supplies. (50%)
• Field work: collecting water and plant samples from a constructed wetland designed for metals removal, conducting stream measurements, and documenting bioassessment methods based on macroinvertebrate sampling. (20%)
• Data entry & organization: preparing spreadsheets, data entry, image analysis, and basic statistical analysis. (15%)
• Lab management: supply inventory, ordering and organizing supplies, adherence to safety protocols, and basic equipment maintenance. (15%)

Field work in hot, humid conditions with piercing insects in summer, cold temperatures in winter, wading into streams and wetlands, carrying equipment up to a mile, lifting heavy objects (>50 lbs), prolonged microscope use, and repetitive pipetting motions.

Yes – access to chemicals and laboratory equipment.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation, including a criminal background check, credit check (if applicable), and possible pre‑employment drug test. For details, see the UGA Background Check website.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, veteran status, or other protected status.

Recruitment Contact:
Raven Bier,
Email
: rbier.edu

Recruitment Contact Phone:
Not provided

Required Documents:
Resume, Cover Letter, References.