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 established School of Medicine.
College/Unit/Department website: srel.uga.edu
Employment Type: Employee
Anticipated Start Date: 06/01/2026
Posting Date: 05/18/2026
Open Until Filled: Yes
Location of Vacancy: Augusta Area
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Duties/Responsibilities:
Routine chemical analysis of environmental samples, operation and maintenance of analytical instrumentation, XRD, ICP-MS, FT-IR, etc.
Percentage of time: 70
Duties/Responsibilities:
Assistance in the general day-to-day running of the laboratory and QA/QC and health and safety compliance.
Percentage of time: 10
Duties/Responsibilities:
Assistance in preparation of research proposals and reports submitted to funding institutions.
Percentage of time: 20
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. Driving as needed per job duties.
Is this a Position of Trust?: Yes
Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? : No
Does this position require a P-Card? : No
Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? : No
Is driving a requirement of this position?: Yes
Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?: No
Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications): Yes
Background Investigation Policy: Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.
Contact Details: For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.
Recruitment Contact Name: Brennan Ferguson
Recruitment Contact Email: brennan.ferguson@uga.edu
