Research Professional III - Athens, United States - University of Georgia

Description

Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number
S11910P

Working Title
Research Professional III

Department
Warnell-Research

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

College/Unit/Department website

Posting Type
External

Retirement Plan
TRS or ORP

Employment Type
Employee

Benefits Eligibility
Benefits Eligible

Full/Part time
Full Time

Work Schedule

Additional Schedule Information
Monday - Friday 8-5

Advertised Salary
50,500

Posting Date
04/09/2024

Open until filled
Yes

Closing Date

Proposed Starting Date
06/03/2024

Special Instructions to Applicants

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. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR ).

Position Information

Classification Title
Research Professional AD

FLSA
Exempt

FTE
1.00

Minimum Qualifications
Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications
Position prefers a PhD or MS with 2 years experience in the area of
environmental chemistry,

Position Summary
The primary responsibility of this position will be operating, managing, and augmenting activities of the Water and Soil laboratory within the Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources. Laboratory administrative activities will include managing student safety, chemical safety, and radiation safety in the laboratory; analyzing and assisting with analysis of soil, water, and plant tissue samples in support of research for professors and graduate students; training students in laboratory protocols and instrument analysis. The position also expects fiscal and administrative duties both managing laboratory revenues and expenditures.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Knowledge of laboratory protocols for chemical analyses, ability to manage and statistically analyze databases.
• Excellent organizational skills are essential.
• Capable of managing all laboratory users and directly supervising graduate and undergraduate students.
• Management of financial budgets.

Physical Demands

• Ability to drive and a willingness to obtain a Georgia Driver's license.
• Standing for an 8-hour day as needed.
• Willingness and ability (walk 1 mile in the woods carrying 20 pounds of equipment) for occasional field work in the field under adverse conditions (hot, rain, bugs, cold).

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?
Yes

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

• Preparing and processing soil, water, and plant tissue samples for quantitative and qualitative analysis, including grinding, sieving, weighing, drying, digesting, and extracting of nutrients.
• Running analytical equipment including such things as an ion chromatograph, flow analyzer, or carbon/nitrogen analyzer.

Percentage of time
50

Duties/Responsibilities

• Research and Administrative Support: Including organizing student activities, ensuring laboratory and right-to-know safety training, hazardous waste disposal, training students on how to use instrumentation and perform analysis of their samples, ordering supplies, and budget record keeping.
• Generating outside revenue through sample analysis.

Percentage of time
25

Duties/Responsibilities

• Data Management-Organize and archive all data being generated in the laboratory including analysis of quality control samples. This will include both paper and electronic
  record keeping. Some statistical analysis will be expected.

Percentage of time
15

Duties/Responsibilities

• Field work collecting samples and monitoring datalogger-Field work collecting samples in support of research or monitoring collection equipment for professors and students.

Percentage of time
10