Temporary Technician; Bier

Job Information

Posting Number: G/R31904P

Working Title:

Temporary Technician (Bier)

Department: VPR-Savannah River Ecology Lab

Employment Type:

Employee

Anticipated

Start Date:

03/16/2026

Posting Date: 01/14/2026

Open Until Filled:
Yes

Location of Vacancy:
Augusta Area

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).

This position is for a research support technician who will assist in several research projects and lab management. The projects occur at the Savannah River Site and include working with graduate students to understand how aquatic ferns sequester metals in a constructed wetland, develop methods for stream bioassessments of aquatic macroinvertebrates, and learn how mycorrhizal fungi and bacteria influence nitrogen in different agricultural systems.

The candidate will participate in weekly lab group meetings and individual meetings as well as seminars and lab‑wide community events.

• Laboratory work including preparing sampling kits, microscopy, DNA extractions, sorting plant samples, weighing samples, freeze‑drying, and cleaning lab supplies. (50% time)
• Field work including collecting water and plant samples from a constructed wetland designed for metals removal, conducting stream measurements, and documenting bioassessment methods based on macroinvertebrate sampling. (20% time)
• Data entry and organization including preparing spreadsheets, data entry, image analysis, and basic statistical analysis. (15% time)
• Basic management of supervisor’s laboratory (supply inventory, order and organize supplies, adherence to safety protocols, basic equipment maintenance). (remaining time)

Field work that includes hot and humid conditions with biting insects in the summer and cold temperatures in the winter. Tasks will include wading into streams and wetlands, carrying equipment to the field sites (distance can be around a mile), lifting heavy objects (>50 lbs), viewing through a microscope at the lab bench for long periods, and repetitive motions such as pipetting.

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

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating eligibility with the University of Georgia; confirmation of credentials and employment history reflected in 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, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Name:
Raven Bier

Email: rbier.edu