Research Technician - Athens, United States - University of Georgia

University of Georgia Athens, United States

1 week ago

Description

Position Information

Classification Title Research Paraprofessional/Professional FLSA Non-Exempt FTE 1.00 Minimum Qualifications

Requires technical knowledge in the field acquired through an apprenticeship, a 2-year degree, or professional certificate. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications Position Summary

This position is a technician in the Department of Plant Biology, University of Georgia, Athens to aid in research of the ecology of plant-microbial interactions in the Chung lab, and to assist in day-to-day lab managerial tasks.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

Highly detail-oriented, organized, and willing to work as part of a team, as this position will include keeping track of multiple projects and people.

Physical Demands

Standing, bending, lifting up to 25lbs, enduring outside elements in the field and heat in the greenhouse for extended periods of time.
Driving as needed to perform job duties.

Is driving a responsibility of this position? Yes 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 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 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

Duties/Responsibilities

Conducting and analyzing experiments in the laboratory, greenhouse, and field:

Assisting with preparation and processing of plant and soil samples for amplicon sequencing, metagenomics, or transcriptomics.
Culturing of fungi or bacteria.
Assisting with setup, maintenance, and harvest of greenhouse experiments.
Assisting with setup, maintenance, and harvest of field experiments.
Data entry and basic analysis and interpretation of results.
If the candidate desires, there could be opportunities to write and publish peer-reviewed manuscripts.

Percentage of time 65 Duties/Responsibilities

Lab organization and maintenance:

Ensure essential supplies are available in the lab, including shipping and receiving.
Prepare solutions and media.
Work with personnel in the lab to maintain cleanliness and organization of the space.
Operate autoclave.
Work with graduate students and postdocs to manage scheduling of space and undergraduate student hours.
Prompt and effective communication with the PI, lab members, and project collaborators.

Percentage of time 30 Duties/Responsibilities

Mentoring undergraduate students in developing research skills.

Percentage of time 5

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

Contact Details

For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.

Recruitment Contact Name Anny Chung Recruitment Contact Email Recruitment Contact Phone

Posting Specific Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Resume/CV
Cover Letter

Optional Documents

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