Temporary technician
Listed on 2025-12-31
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Research/Development
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Science
Biology, Environmental Science
G/R25240P
Working Title:Temporary Technician
Department:VPR-Savannah River Ecology Lab
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Employment Type:Employee
Additional Schedule Information:Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Anticipated Start Date:04/29/2024
Posting Date:04/17/2024
Open Until Filled:Yes
Location of Vacancy:Augusta Area
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Assist with data curation and interpretation of macroinvertebrate community and habitat quality datasets.
Percentage of time:66
Duties/Responsibilities:Support additional projects for microbial ecology projects in the lab group (molecular lab work and field work in wetlands on Department of Energy installation).
Percentage of time:20
Duties/Responsibilities:Basic management of the supervisor’s laboratory (order and organize supplies, adherence safety protocols, basic equipment maintenance).
Percentage of time:14
Classification Title:Temporary Technical Paraprofessional
FLSA:Non-Exempt
FTE:1.0
Position Summary:This position will fulfill several duties:
1) collection and organization of field and laboratory data and writing
2) additional project support for soil and wetland microbial ecology projects in the lab group (molecular lab work and field work), and
3) basic management of the supervisor’s laboratory (order and organize supplies, adherence safety protocols, basic equipment maintenance).
Attention to detail and an interest in macroinvertebrate and microbial ecology.
General data curation and software experience including MS Excel and MS Word.
Experience with R Studio is a plus.
Familiarity with or interest in lab work including pipetting, nucleic acid extraction, 96-well plate reader, centrifuges, PCR machines, metal acid digestions, and working with laboratory chemicals.
Interest in field work in wetlands in the Southeastern US.Will operate a vehicle.
Lift 25 lbs and occasional work in a variety of outdoor conditions (e.g.,…
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