"Temporary Technician (Ferguson)"

Job Details

Posting Number: G/R28834P

Working Title: Temporary Technician (Ferguson)

Department: VPR-Savannah River Ecology Lab

About the University of Georgia: Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly formed School of Medicine.

College/Unit/Department website: srel.uga.edu

Employment Type: Employee

Anticipated Start Date: 05/07/2025

Posting Date: 04/02/2025

Open Until Filled: Yes

Location of Vacancy: Augusta Area

Duties/Responsibilities

Routine chemical analysis of environmental samples, operation and maintenance of analytical instrumentation, XRD, ICP-MS, FT-IR, etc. (70% of time)

Assistance in the general day-to-day running of the laboratory and QA/QC and health and safety compliance (10% of time)

Assistance in preparation of research proposals and reports submitted to funding institutions (20% of time)

Classification Title: Temporary Technical Paraprofessional

FLSA: Non-Exempt

FTE: 1.00

Position Summary: The main responsibilities will include assistance in the routine analysis of environmental samples, including assisting with the operation and maintenance of lab equipment (i.e., ICP-MS, ICP-OES, XRD, XRF, etc.). The incumbent will ensure compliance with all QA/QC and health and safety procedures and assist in the general day-to-day running of the laboratory. Other duties may include assistance in the preparation of research manuscripts and reports for funding institutions. The job may involve handling and analysis of radionuclides. Additional job specific training will be provided as appropriate.

Physical Demands: Limited work outside maintaining environmental monitoring equipment and soil sampling.

Is this a Position of Trust?: Yes

Does this position have Security Access: Yes