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Life Science Technician

Job in Athens, Clarke County, Georgia, 30604, USA
Listing for: University of Georgia
Full Time, Part Time position
Listed on 2025-12-31
Job specializations:
  • Science
    Environmental Science
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 35000 - 40000 USD Yearly USD 35000.00 40000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

External Retirement Plan TRS

Employment Type

Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Full/Part time Full Time Work Schedule Additional Schedule Information
Monday through Friday, 8:00-5:00
Advertised Salary $35,000 to $40,000 Posting Date 12/02/2024 Open until filled Yes Closing Date Proposed Starting Date 03/01/2025 Special Instructions to Applicants
Please be advised that a satisfactory driving record is required in order to pass D.O.D. background check.
Location of Vacancy Outside Georgia EEO Policy Statement
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).
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Position Information

Classification Title Life Science Technician FLSA Non-Exempt FTE 1.00

Minimum Qualifications
Requires technical knowledge in the field acquired through an apprenticeship, a 2-year degree, or professional certificate. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications
B.S. and/or M.S. degree in a wildlife field or biological sciences.
Position Summary
The field technician will provide critical field support for a recently funded project focused on spotted turtles. Field activities include aquatic trapping, handling and marking of turtles, blood collection and sample processing, and radio-telemetry at two installations in Virginia. The technician will also have regular data entry and management responsibilities. The technician may also on occasionally assist other project personnel at other installations in VA/MD.

The person in this position will be an important liaison with the project PIs from three performing organizations, as well as natural resource staff and other personnel at two installations in Virginia. A high degree of professionalism and excellent communication skills are essential. As the only project personnel based in the Chesapeake Bay area, candidates should be highly independent, self-motivated and well-organized.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

Competencies:

  • Highly organized and be efficient at problem solving in the field (e.g., mechanical issues, logistics challenges).
  • Ability to deploy aquatic traps, monitor them, and safely handle aquatic reptiles.
  • Ability to perform radio-telemetry, search for missing animals, and identify suitable access points for radio-tracking as animals move across the landscape.
  • Ability to adapt schedule or routine to accommodate changing weather conditions, military training schedules, changing locations of animals, and periodic field work assistance by other project personnel.
  • Highly organized and efficient at problem solving in the field (e.g., mechanical issues, logistics complications
  • KSA's:
  • Field experience with turtles, preferably aquatic turtles - including aquatic trapping (hoop nets, promar and/or fyke nets), marking, VHF radiotelemetry, and blood collection
  • Experience with home range and movement analysis is a bonus (preferably in R but within GIS programs such as ArcGIS or QGIS also…
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