Student Assistant

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Posting Number

G/R19970P

Working Title

Student Assistant

Department

CAES-Food Safety Center

Employment Type

Employee

Anticipated Start Date

08/01/2024

Posting Date

12/08/2022

Open Until Filled

Yes

Location of Vacancy

Griffin Area

EOO Statement

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb).

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Duties/Responsibilities

This position will provide laboratory support to researchers. It will be responsible for assisting other researchers to conduct experiments and prepare reagents and media. It is also expected that this position will perform routine microbiological procedures. This position will also help in the general housekeeping of laboratory supplies and instruments.

Percentage Of Time

100

Classification Title

Student Assistant

Flsa

Non-Exempt

Fte

0.50

Position Summary

Student assistant position.

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification In Position

College senior level student or recent undergraduate student in a biological sciences field/degree. Preferred candidates have taken courses in microbiology, molecular biology and/or biological field with laboratory components.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And/or Competencies

Familiar with a laboratory setting, in particular a microbiology laboratory.

Physical Demands

Stand and sit in lab setting for extended periods.

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

Is driving a requirement 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

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.

Contact Details

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

Recruitment Contact Name

Meghan Den
- Bakker

Recruitment Contact Email

meghandenbakker

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