Fisheries Lab​/Research Technician

Fisheries Lab/Research Technician

The Whitehall Fish Facility (ABEL/Fish Lab) is looking to hire a technician to assist with fish culture maintenance and research. The successful candidate's time will be split between regular fish care and assisting with various research activities for multiple faculty members. May include occasional overnight trips and weekend work.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or

Competencies:

• Knowledge and experience with aquatic animal husbandry
• Familiarity with trailering and operating small boats
• Familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Familiarity with laboratory/chemical safety protocols

Physical Demands:

• Lift up to 40 lbs.
• Work long hours on feet in adverse conditions
• Driving

Is driving a responsibility of this position? Yes

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

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 (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) Yes

Background Investigation Policy:
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your 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.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assist with maintenance of demonstration cultures of fishes (e.g., cleaning tanks, feeding fish, monitoring water quality, etc.) 25%
• Assist with care and maintenance of research animals (e.g., cleaning tanks, feeding fish, monitoring water quality, etc.) Assist graduate students with data collection in the field and in the lab (e.g., electrofishing, gill netting, mussel surveys, etc.) Assist graduate students and PIs with equipment maintenance Assist with specimen preparation and analysis Assist with data entry and management 75%