Temporary Technician; Lance

Temporary Technician (Lance)

Posting Number: G/R31275P

Working Title:

Temporary Technician (Lance)

Department: VPR-Savannah River Ecology Lab

Temporary Technical Paraprofessional position supporting field and laboratory research at the Savannah River Ecology Laboratory. The incumbent assists graduate students with ecotoxicological studies on amphibians and snakes, including trapping, mesocosm experiment setup, data collection and entry, and metal analysis of tissues.

• Assist with setup, running, and data collection for ecotoxicology experiments (50% of time).
• Field work for trapping and collecting amphibians and reptiles (25% of time).
• Additional lab work such as eDNA analysis (15% of time).
• Data entry and management (10% of time).

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification:

• Experience with field sampling and handling amphibians and reptiles.
• Familiarity with data entry and basic lab techniques.
• Willingness to work outdoors up to 8 hours a day in wet and/or hot conditions.

Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds and work outdoors up to 8 hours a day. Requires attention to detail, willingness to handle amphibians and snakes, and ability to remain in wet or hot conditions.

Offers of employment are contingent upon a background investigation, including a criminal background check, credential confirmation, and, if applicable, a credit check. A pre-employment drug test may be required for high-risk responsibilities.

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, veteran status, or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR at hrweb.

Recruitment Contact:
Stacey Lance
Email: lance.edu