Temporary Technician; Lance

Overview

About The University Of Georgia: The University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and the state’s flagship university. The College/Unit/Department Website is srel.uga.edu.

Posting Number: G/R31275P

Working Title: Temporary Technician (Lance)

Department: VPR-Savannah River Ecology Lab

Anticipated

Start Date:

10/15/2025

Posting Date: 09/26/2025

Open Until Filled: Yes

Location of Vacancy: Augusta Area

Position Type: Employee

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• Assist with set up, running, and data collection for ecotoxicology experiments.
• Field work for trapping/collecting amphibians and reptiles.
• Additional lab work such as environmental DNA analysis.
• Data entry/management.

Percentage Of Time
: 50% for duties related to ecotoxicology experiments; 25% for field work; 15% for additional lab work; 10% for data entry/management.

Classification

Title:

Temporary Technical Paraprofessional

FLSA: Non-Exempt

FTE: 1.00

This is a technician position at the Savannah River Ecology Laboratory (SREL). The incumbent is responsible for assisting current University of Georgia graduate students with field and laboratory research. The technician will assist with ecotoxicological research on amphibians and/or snakes, including trapping and handling in the field, setting up and maintaining mesocosm experiments, data collection/entry, and assisting with the metal analysis of tissues.

The technician will also assist with other ongoing projects such as amphibian population monitoring, environmental DNA collection and analysis, camera trap footage review, and acoustic recording device file management.

Lift at least 50 pounds; work outdoors up to 8 hours per day; ability to handle amphibians and snakes; willingness to work in wet and/or hot conditions; attention to detail and data entry proficiency.

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? Yes

Direct interaction with children or patient care? No

Security Access: Yes

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including criminal background checks, validation of credentials and employment history, reference checks, and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. A pre-employment drug test may be required for high-risk positions. Please visit the UGA Background Check website for more information.

Recruitment Contact: Stacey Lance

Recruitment Contact Email: lance.edu