Temporary Laboratory Technician - Adhikari

Posting Number

G/R24685P

Temporary Laboratory Technician - Adhikari

CAES-Food Science & Technology

Employee

Monday-Friday; work hours will vary.

03/04/2024

03/04/2024

Yes

Griffin 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).

Day-to-day running of the lab to include:

• Make sure that the inventory of consumables and other materials are up to date.
• Make sure that the booth computers and the data collection software are working and up to date.
• Make sure the consumer database is current and continue recruiting new panelists.
• Help the PI when new work contracts are being negotiated.

Percentage of time: 30%

Includes:

• Preparing the screening questionnaire on Qualtrics, recruiting and scheduling the panelists for consumer tests.
• Create ballots/questionnaire on the data collection software, and administer the ballot to the panelists on the test day.
• Prepare samples and serve the samples to panelists on the test days.
• Clean and prepare the booth for each session.

Percentage of time: 70%

Temporary Technical Paraprofessional

Non-Exempt

0.50

This is a part-time temporary position assisting with food sensory analysis studies associated with research and industry contract projects. The main responsibility is setting up consumer and sensory testing of foods associated with research and contract work, and maintaining the lab space properly.

• Knowledge associated with conducting consumer taste tests.
• Computer savviness. The job uses two software that are used for recruiting participants and collecting data during the test sessions. The supervisor will train the new hire to use both the software.
• Computer skills with adequate knowledge of MS Word and Excel.

During the tests, have to walk and bend to serve samples. Might have to stand on your feet for periods of time during the test. Standing might be involved during sample preparations as well.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; 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: koushik Adhikari

Email: koushik7