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 new position will be responsible for laboratory and greenhouse work with a diverse set of plant species. Responsibilities include preparing culture media, reagents, buffers, and other solutions, performing tissue culture, and maintaining collections of clonally propagated plants.

• Greenhouse duties: plant, maintain, and harvest plants with minimal instruction; 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 and maintain collections of clonally propagated plants in good health.
• Administrative duties: independently maintain inventory to order and stock; maintain a clean and sterile lab environment; assist with administration duties such as package shipping and receiving, mail retrieval, and answering phones.

• Proficiency in laboratory, greenhouse, and aseptic technique.
• Strong organizational skills and basic computer skills (Word, Excel, etc.), with the ability to effectively communicate and multitask.
• Meticulous, punctual, and reliable.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Knowledge of basic plant life cycle and genetics.
• Competency of basic laboratory techniques.
• Knowledge of lab protocols and equipment.

• Utilize computer technology for all applications.
• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds, both assisted and unassisted.

• High school diploma or equivalent and 2 years of related experience.

• Some college education preferred.
• Experience in laboratory, greenhouse, and aseptic technique.

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.

Recruitment Contact:
Joshua Wood, email:
JoshuaCWood
, phone: .