Laboratory Prep Manager

Laboratory Prep Manager

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Posting Number S15532P

Working Title Laboratory Prep Manager

Department Franklin-Biological Sciences

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Retirement Plan TRS

Employment Type

Employee

Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Full/Part time Full Time

Work Schedule Additional Schedule Information M-F, 8am-5pm

Advertised Salary Commensurate with experience up to $40,000

Posting Date 07/30/2026

Open until filled Yes

Closing Date Proposed Starting Date 09/01/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants Location of Vacancy Athens Area

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Title Lab Tech-Life Science I

FLSA Non-Exempt

FTE 1.00

High school diploma or equivalent

This is a position as a Laboratory Prep Manager to support the instructional biology instructional laboratories. The position will be responsible for management of the general prep room in support of all laboratory courses in the BIOL Lab Program. This includes but is not limited to the preparation of materials and supplies for multiple laboratory sections, setting up and breaking down laboratory materials, ordering, preparing, and culturing laboratory materials, working with UGA greenhouses and other departments, and maintaining laboratory prep notes.

UGA Haz Mat and Chemical Right to Know training upon hire.

Broad background in standard laboratory safety and procedures.

Sometimes heavy lifting of lab equipment, working with chemicals, significant standing and walking.

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Is this a Position of Trust? Yes

Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No

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