Research Technician - Buell Lab

Position Summary

A Research Technician will assist with projects and tasks in the laboratory, greenhouse, and office to support a plant genomics research laboratory. This role involves responsible preparation of culture media, reagents, buffers, and other solutions, and performing tissue culture while maintaining collections of clonally propagated plants.

• Greenhouse duties: plant, maintain, and harvest plants; collect material for experiments; perform crosses; mix soil; fill pots; and clean greenhouses/growth chambers.
• Laboratory duties: prepare culture media, reagents, buffers, and other solutions; perform tissue culture; maintain colonies of clonally propagated plants in good health.
• Administrative duties: independently maintain inventory and order supplies; keep lab environment clean and sterile; assist with shipping and receiving, mail retrieval, and phone answering.

• High school diploma or equivalent and at least 2 years of related experience.
• Preferred: some college education; experience in laboratory, greenhouse, and aseptic technique.
• Proficiency in laboratory, greenhouse, and aseptic technique; strong organizational skills; basic computer skills.
• Effective communication and multitasking; meticulous, punctual, reliable; strong attention to detail; knowledge of basic plant life cycle and genetics.

• Utilize computer technology for all applications; lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Full-time employee on a limited-term (one year) appointment expected to be renewed annually contingent on grant support and project needs. The position is located in Athens, Georgia.

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 any other protected status.