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    Posting Number:

    S01837P

    Working Title:

    Research Engineer I - NMI

    Department:

    VetMed-Small Animal Med & Surg

    About the University of Georgia:

    Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia's oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

    About the College/Unit/Department:

    The University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine, founded in 1946, is dedicated to training future veterinarians, providing services to animal owners and veterinarians, and conducting investigations to improve the health of animals as well as people. The college benefits pets and their owners, food-producing animals, and wildlife by offering the highest quality hospital and diagnostic laboratory services. Equipped with the most technologically advanced facilities located on a university campus, the college is dedicated to safeguarding public health by studying emerging infectious diseases that affect both animal and human health.

    The College of Veterinary Medicine values all members of the university community, recognizing that differences in experience and culture can only lead to a more well-rounded, accepting academic environment as embodied in our Principles of Community ().

    Posting Type:

    External

    Retirement Plan:

    TRS or ORP

    Employment Type:

    Employee

    Benefits Eligibility:

    Benefits Eligible

    Full/Part time:

    Full Time

    Additional Schedule Information:

    8 AM – 5 PM; Monday-Friday; occasional nights and weekends

    Advertised Salary:

    Commensurate with Experience

    Posting Date:

    09/04/2018

    Open until filled:

    Yes

    Proposed Starting Date:

    09/17/2018

    Location of Vacancy:

    Athens Area

    EEO Policy Statement:

    The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.

    Classification Title:

    RESEARCH ENGINEER I

    FLSA:

    Exempt

    FTE:

    100

    Minimum Qualifications:

    Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in agricultural engineering or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

    Position Summary:

    We are seeking a Biosystems Engineer to join the Polymer and Coatings Research and Production team within the UGA New Materials Institute. We seek a creative and self-starting engineer and will collaborate with other members of the team to develop and implement commercial biomaterial and bioprocessing applications. Must possess a solid understanding of basic engineering principles and detailed comprehension of Biosystems Engineering techniques and concepts. Must have a working knowledge of bioprocessing and fermentation techniques as well as practical bioprocessing experience. This position will involve significant hands-on laboratory and pilot scale work including physical labor associated with maintenance of large-scale processing equipment.

    Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies:

    Knowledge of bioprocess engineering, including bioreactors, microbiology laboratory growth, and evaluation equipment and procedures; Knowledge of production design and extraction/separation of synthesized products; Computer expertise with CAD: Inventor, Multiphysics, and iSee simulation modeling.

    Physical Demands:

    "hands-on" manual jobs that may be physically exerting.

    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:

    Create and implement process design strategies for bioprocessing and fermentation systems.

    Percentage of time:

    40

    Duties/Responsibilities:

    Maintain bioprocessing equipment.

    Percentage of time:

    40

    Duties/Responsibilities:

    Coordinate with teammates (including non-UGA contributors to the research projects) on best equipment and procedures to enable low cost, high productivity research and manufacturing capability using developed organism and techniques.

    Percentage of time:

    20



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