Lab Tech III NMI

University of Georgia

retirement plan

United States, Georgia, Athens

Dec 10, 2024

Posting Details

Posting Number	S05919P
Working Title	Lab Tech III NMI
Department	VetMed-SAMS-New Materials Inst
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 (https://www.uga.edu/). 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
Employment Type	Employee
Benefits Eligibility	Benefits Eligible
Full/Part time	Full Time
Work Schedule
Additional Schedule Information	Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
Advertised Salary	30,000.00 Commensurate with Experience
Posting Date	04/09/2021
Open until filled	Yes
Closing Date
Proposed Starting Date	05/03/2021
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 (hrweb@uga.edu).
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Position Information

Classification Title	Laboratory 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	Seeking a laboratory technician to join Biological Materials, Analytical and Biosynthesis Team through the New Materials Institute. Position will provide an array of technical support, and depending on assignment, will collaborate with members of the team involved with microbial strain development, microbial fermentation and/or analytical services (eg, respirometry, sample disintegration analysis, polymer analytical methods). Depending on expertise and assignments, tech will work closely w/ team to provide technical support (running lab protocols, data collection, sample analysis, equip. calibration, etc) in areas of microbial isolation, microbial genetics, fermentation, degradation and disintegration of polymers and basic analytical chemistry tasks. Through team research contributions, this position will help est. the team's success in addressing technical challenges with global impact. This position will involve extensive hands on laboratory work and coordination and ordering of lab supplies.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies	An interest in microbiology and applied chemistry.
Physical Demands	Lift and carry up to 40 lbs both assisted and unassisted. Periodically drive to pick up analytical or microbial samples and supplies. Sit for long periods of time and perform repetitive hand movement (ex. pipetting, sample mixing, loading of reactors, writing, computer, typing).
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

Depending on expertise and assignments, this technician will assist as needed in microbial strain development, microbial fermentation, executing laboratory experiments, quality control management, data collection, sample analysis, equipment calibration and/or analytical services

(eg, respirometry, sample disintegration analysis, polymer analytical properties and analysis of samples for micronized plastics using standard analytical methods).

Percentage of time

Duties/Responsibilities	Assist in ordering and maintaining supplies and laboratory maintenance (eg, autoclaving, dishwashing, equipment cleaning, laboratory cleaning).
Percentage of time	20

Duties/Responsibilities	Sample shipping and receiving, sample processing, data analysis and report generation from experiments.
Percentage of time	20