Student Assistant - Ortega

Posting Number

G/R21132P

Working Title

Student Assistant - Ortega

Department

CAES-Food Safety Center

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://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).). 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 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full‑time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly formed School of Medicine.

Employment Type

Employee

Additional Schedule Information

Workdays and work hours will vary throughout the week.

Anticipated Start Date

04/23/2023

Posting Date

04/11/2023

Open Until Filled

Yes

Location of Vacancy

Griffin Area

Equal Opportunity Employer 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

General laboratory maintenance and media preparation

Position Summary

Perform general laboratory tasks from media preparation, plating, general microbiological testing, autoclaving, disposal of laboratory material.

Education and Experience

Biology/microbiology studies.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

Good laboratory practices.

Physical Demands

Lifting 50 lbs

Position Details

Class:
Student Assistant
FLSA:
Non‑Exempt
FTE:0.50
Percentage of time: 100

Operational & Access

Position has no access to financial resources, no trust responsibilities, no P‑Card, no driving requirement, no direct interaction with children under 18, no child care, no direct patient care, no security access.

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.

Recruitment Contact

Name:
Ynes Ortega
Email: ortega

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