Temporary Technician; Xu

Temporary Technician (Xu)

Posting Number
: G/R27289P

Working Title
:
Temporary Technician (Xu)

Department
: VPR-Savannah River Ecology Lab

Classification Title
:
Temporary Technical Paraprofessional

Employment Type
:
Employee

Anticipated Start Date
: 09/25/2024

Posting Date
: 09/05/2024

Location of Vacancy
:
Augusta Area

FLSA
:
Non-Exempt

FTE
: 1.00

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 driving a requirement of this position? Yes

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 Yes

• Fulfills routine duties related to the efficient operation of the three lab facilities: the main lab, the hood lab, and the fish lab, including purchasing chemicals and supplies, maintaining equipment, instruments, and sample tools, and updating safety related documents.
• Assists the research project of metal biogeochemistry in H-02 constructed wetland, including field sampling, sample processing, chemical analysis, and data management.
• Assists graduate students and postdocs with ongoing research.
• Manages data used to prepare reports to funding agencies on research activities associated with projects on which he/she is involved.

The technician would help with a variety of both laboratory and field tasks related to research on the biogeochemistry, bioavailability, and bioaccumulation of metals in aquatic ecosystems. Specific tasks would include field collection of samples, laboratory processing of samples for chemical analysis, assisting with current students’ experiments, and routine duties related to the efficient operation of our laboratory facilities. The position is full-time with flexibility in work hours.

Lifting 50lbs, sitting/standing/walking, carrying/lifting, pushing/pulling/reaching, keyboarding, gross/fine manipulation, driving, stooping/crouching/kneeling, speaking/hearing.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials, and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Recruitment Contact Name:
Xiaoyu Xu

Recruitment Contact Email: xiaoyuxu

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, 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).