Temporary Technician; Bier

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Position Details

Posting Number: G/R34955P

Working Title:

Temporary Technician (Bier)

Department: VPR-Savannah River Ecology Lab

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Employment Type:

Employee

Additional Schedule Information:
Advertised Salary

Anticipated

Start Date:

11/23/2026

Posting Date: 10/22/2026

Closing Date:
Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Location of Vacancy Augusta Area

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• Laboratory work including preparing sampling kits, microscopy, DNA extractions, sorting plant samples, preparing samples for sequencing, gel electrophoresis, quantitative PCR , weighing samples, freeze drying, and cleaning lab supplies. Percentage of time 60
• Field work including collecting water and plant samples from water bodies, conducting stream measurements, and documentation for bioassessment methods based on macroinvertebrate sampling. Percentage of time 10
• Data entry and organization including preparing spreadsheets, data entry, image analysis, and basic statistical analysis. Percentage of time 15
• Basic management of the supervisor’s laboratory (supply inventory, order and organize supplies, adherence safety protocols, basic equipment maintenance). Percentage of time 15

Position Information Classification Title Temporary Technical Paraprofessional FLSA Non-Exempt UGA Job Code FTE 1.00

Minimum Qualifications Position Summary This position is for a research support technician who will assist in several research projects and lab management. The projects occur at the Savannah River Site and include working with graduate students to…