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Research Engineer I - NMI

The University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia, us, 30604

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Overview Posting Number: S01837P

Working Title: Research Engineer I - NMI

Department: VetMed-Small Animal Med & Surg

Posting Type: External

Location of Vacancy: Athens Area

Full/Part time: Full Time

FTE: 100

Advertised Salary: Commensurate with Experience

Open until filled: Yes

Proposed Starting Date: 09/17/2018

Benefits Eligibility: Benefits Eligible

Retirement Plan: TRS or ORP

About the University and Unit The University of Georgia (UGA) is a comprehensive public university founded in 1785. The main campus is in Athens, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs faculty and staff across multiple schools and colleges, with a focus on research and public service. The University’s Core Values include Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect.

College/Unit: The University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine, founded in 1946, trains veterinarians and conducts investigations to improve animal and human health. The college offers hospital and diagnostic laboratory services, and studies emerging infectious diseases to safeguard public health. The college is committed to an inclusive academic environment as reflected in its Principles of Community.

Position Summary We are seeking a Biosystems Engineer to join the Polymer and Coatings Research and Production team within the UGA New Materials Institute. The role involves developing and implementing commercial biomaterial and bioprocessing applications, with hands-on laboratory and pilot-scale work and maintenance of large-scale processing equipment. The successful candidate will collaborate with team members to apply engineering principles and biosystems techniques.

Responsibilities

Create and implement process design strategies for bioprocessing and fermentation systems. (40% of time)

Maintain bioprocessing equipment. (40% of time)

Coordinate with teammates and external contributors to enable low-cost, high-productivity research and manufacturing using developed organisms and techniques. (20% of time)

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in agricultural engineering or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Knowledge of bioprocess engineering (bioreactors, microbiology lab growth, evaluation equipment), production design and extraction/separation of synthesized products; CAD skills (Inventor, Multiphysics, and iSee simulation modeling).

Physical Demands: Hands-on manual work that may be physically exerting.

FLSA: Exempt

Work Environment and Requirements

Is driving a responsibility of this position? No

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

Credit and Background: A credit check and background investigation are required. Pre-employment drug testing may be conducted for high-risk positions. Details are available on the UGA Background Check website.

Additional Information EEO Policy Statement: The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, veteran status or other protected statuses. Accommodations is available upon request.

USG Core Values: Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. Details available in USG policy manuals and online resources.

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