Temporary Laboratory Assistant

Temporary Laboratory Assistant Position Summary

The position of laboratory assistant will support client projects by conducting laboratory and microbiology analysis, and also conducting product and process tests. The work includes completion of test documentation and report writing.

• Analytical & Microbiological work and report writing, including running various analytical equipment and writing SOPs for analytical testing.
• Project work, including designing product or process development experiments and executing them.
• Report writing summarizing both analytical and product/process experimentation.

• Knowledge of basic chemistry, microbiology, and food science.
• Work with food ingredients and processing equipment.
• Write reports.
• Understand Standard Operating Procedures and follow them.
• Clean equipment.

Lift 50 pounds of food material. Operate in a standing mode for a number of hours. Wear personal protective equipment and non‑slip shoes in order to clean equipment. Rigorously scrub equipment and utensils.

Employee

Temporary Technical Paraprofessional

Non‑Exempt

0.50

Griffin Area

08/26/2024

08/21/2024

Yes

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).

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation, including a criminal background check, 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.

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Recruitment Contact Name:
James Gratzek

Recruitment Contact Email: james.gratzek