Description

External Retirement Plan TRS Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Full/Part time Full Time Work Schedule Additional Schedule Information
Monday through Friday 8:00-5:00
Advertised Salary $45,000-$50,000 Posting Date 08/11/2025 Open until filled Yes Closing Date Proposed Starting Date 10/01/2025 Special Instructions to Applicants Location of Vacancy Augusta Area EEO Policy Statement
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, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).
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Position Information

Classification Title Life Science Technician FLSA Non-Exempt FTE 1.00 Minimum Qualifications
Requires technical knowledge in the field acquired through an apprenticeship, a 2-year degree, or professional certificate. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor degree in related field. Experience in wet-chemical laboratory and instrumentation skills, and water, soil, and plant sampling.
Position Summary
This incumbent functions as a day-to-day manager of the lab, responsible for purchase requests, inventory, and ensuring compliance with all QA/QC and health and safety procedures. Guides laboratory technicians and graduate students while in the lab. Assists 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.). Assists in the preparation of research manuscripts and reports for funding institutions. Experience with the handling and analysis of radionuclides. Additional job specific training will be provided as appropriate.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Interpersonal, critical thinking and communication (written & verbal) skills, and general computer skills.

Physical Demands
Limited work outside maintaining environmental monitoring equipment and water/soil sampling.
Is driving a responsibility of this position? No 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 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 Credit and P-Card policy
Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.
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.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities
Routine chemical analysis of environmental samples, operation and maintenance of analytical instrumentation, GC-MS, XRD, UV-Vis spectrometer, ICP-MS, CHNS analyzer.
Percentage of time 40 Duties/Responsibilities
Lab management, taking inventory, purchasing, QA/QC and safety compliance.
Percentage of time 25 Duties/Responsibilities
Assist in preparation of research proposals and reports submitted to funding institutions.
Percentage of time 20 Duties/Responsibilities
Guide and mentor graduate students in the laboratory during day to day operations.
Percentage of time 15

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

Contact Details
For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.
Recruitment Contact Name Peng Lin Recruitment Contact Email Peng.Lin@uga.edu Recruitment Contact Phone

Posting Specific Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume/CV

Optional Documents