TEMP-Lab​/Research Support; Peralta-Yahya Lab

Overview

Georgia Tech offers support for technology, collaboration, and discovery. We value applicants whose work aligns with our institutional values of academic excellence, freedom of expression and inquiry, innovation, collaboration, ethical behavior, and stewardship. Georgia Tech emphasizes work-life balance and acknowledges that dual-career needs may be considered.

About Georgia Tech

Georgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university in Atlanta. The Institute serves a large student body through undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs across engineering, computing, science, business, design, and liberal arts. The Institute maintains a strong research portfolio and high levels of funding for diverse fields.

Georgia Tech's Mission and Values

Georgia Tech’s mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. The Institute has foundational values that guide its work.

Georgia Tech will continue to be a leading technological research university, addressing local, national, and global challenges, making technology accessible, and developing principled leaders from diverse backgrounds.

The School of Chemistry & Biochemistry

The school has vibrant programs and facilities. Its faculty, staff, and students participate in dynamic research on a modern campus in Atlanta, Georgia.

Job Summary

Provide support in the operation and maintenance of an academic or research laboratory, including performing analyses; setting up, operating, maintaining, and cleaning equipment; and managing stock of supplies. Duties are determined by assignment and unit needs. This position will interact with academic and/or research faculty, staff, and students. The position may involve advising lab users and does not have supervisory responsibilities.

• Setup, operate, and maintain instruments and other equipment used in lab tests and experiments.
• Order supplies and materials as required; maintain records.
• Setup laboratory media/equipment for demonstrations.
• May clean instruments, glassware, and other lab equipment.
• Prepare and process laboratory samples for use in assigned tests.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Educational Requirements
High school diploma, GED certificate, or vocational school diploma

Required Experience
Up to two years of job-related experience

Skills
Working knowledge of instrumentation and lab equipment, laboratory processes and procedures specific to the assigned lab. Skills in inventory management and use of specialized computer applications are required.

The University System of Georgia upholds Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. Details are available in the USG policies and at the provided policy links. Freedom of Expression is also supported as outlined in policy.

A successful candidate must be able to pass a background check. See policy link for details.

The Georgia Institute of Technology is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Institute provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.

Discrimination based on race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status is prohibited in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions.

A background check may be required for employment. More information can be found through the policy links above.

This is not a supervisory position. This role does not involve travel or a purchasing card and does not carry financial responsibilities.