University of Georgia
Posting Details
Posting Details
Posting Number S14229P
Working Title Research Technician
Department VPR-Savannah River Ecology Lab
About the University of Georgia Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state's flagship university
() . The proof is in our more than 240 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 established School of Medicine.
About the College/Unit/Department
College/Unit/Department website
Posting Type 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 $35,000-$45,000
Posting Date 10/07/2025
Open until filled Yes
Closing Date
Proposed Starting Date 02/01/2026
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 (
).
USG Core Values Statement The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at
policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct .
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at
policymanual/section6/C2653 .
Position Information
Classification Title Research Tech-Life Science I
FLSA Non-Exempt
FTE 1.00
Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent
Preferred Qualifications
Position Summary The field technician will provide critical field support for a recently funded project focused on spotted turtles. Field activities include aquatic trapping, handling and marking of turtles, blood collection and sample processing, and radio-telemetry.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies
Field experience with turtles, preferably aquatic turtles - including aquatic trapping (hoop nets, promar and/or fyke nets), marking, VHF radiotelemetry, and blood collection.
Experience with home range and movement analysis is a bonus (preferably in R but within GIS programs such as ArcGIS or QGIS also acceptable).
Strong communication skills and demonstrate timely completion of deliverables.
Demonstrated experience and interest in scientific communication, especially writing, is strongly preferred
Physical Demands
Driving for several hours to reach sites in the mid-Atlantic region.
Working outdoors under diverse, sometimes extreme field conditions.
Ability to work in field for long days under challenging conditions (e.g., traversing wetlands in waders under hot, humid conditions)
Is driving a responsibility of this position? Yes
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 Radio-track aquatic turtles at two sites located approximately 1 hourr apart, and up to 30 animals at each site.
Percentage of time 45
Duties/Responsibilities Deploy and monitor aquatic traps at several wetlands at the same two sites where conducting radio-telemetry. Technician will process turtles of target species, including marking via shell notching, measuring and collecting blood samples, which will be processed in the field. Technician may also be required to periodically collect environmental samples (soil, water) for contaminant analysis.
Percentage of time 25
Duties/Responsibilities Technician will take primary responsibility in entering radio-tracking data s/he collects into Excel, managing GPS waypoints, and archiving data and datasheets. Data must be entered in a timely manner to allow comparison with data collected by other project personnel at other project locations and to meet grant deliverables.
Percentage of time 20
Duties/Responsibilities Technician must coordinate field activities and access requirements with natural resource personnel at study sites. Technician is also expected to provide regular (e.g., at least weekly) communication with supervisor and as needed to respond to unexpected events or conditions (e.g., site access, equipment failure, etc). Technician will also provide data summaries and draft text for reports, publications and/or presentations.
Percentage of time 10
Posting Details
Posting Number S14229P
Working Title Research Technician
Department VPR-Savannah River Ecology Lab
About the University of Georgia Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state's flagship university
() . The proof is in our more than 240 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 established School of Medicine.
About the College/Unit/Department
College/Unit/Department website
Posting Type 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 $35,000-$45,000
Posting Date 10/07/2025
Open until filled Yes
Closing Date
Proposed Starting Date 02/01/2026
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 (
).
USG Core Values Statement The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at
policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct .
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at
policymanual/section6/C2653 .
Position Information
Classification Title Research Tech-Life Science I
FLSA Non-Exempt
FTE 1.00
Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent
Preferred Qualifications
Position Summary The field technician will provide critical field support for a recently funded project focused on spotted turtles. Field activities include aquatic trapping, handling and marking of turtles, blood collection and sample processing, and radio-telemetry.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies
Field experience with turtles, preferably aquatic turtles - including aquatic trapping (hoop nets, promar and/or fyke nets), marking, VHF radiotelemetry, and blood collection.
Experience with home range and movement analysis is a bonus (preferably in R but within GIS programs such as ArcGIS or QGIS also acceptable).
Strong communication skills and demonstrate timely completion of deliverables.
Demonstrated experience and interest in scientific communication, especially writing, is strongly preferred
Physical Demands
Driving for several hours to reach sites in the mid-Atlantic region.
Working outdoors under diverse, sometimes extreme field conditions.
Ability to work in field for long days under challenging conditions (e.g., traversing wetlands in waders under hot, humid conditions)
Is driving a responsibility of this position? Yes
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 Radio-track aquatic turtles at two sites located approximately 1 hourr apart, and up to 30 animals at each site.
Percentage of time 45
Duties/Responsibilities Deploy and monitor aquatic traps at several wetlands at the same two sites where conducting radio-telemetry. Technician will process turtles of target species, including marking via shell notching, measuring and collecting blood samples, which will be processed in the field. Technician may also be required to periodically collect environmental samples (soil, water) for contaminant analysis.
Percentage of time 25
Duties/Responsibilities Technician will take primary responsibility in entering radio-tracking data s/he collects into Excel, managing GPS waypoints, and archiving data and datasheets. Data must be entered in a timely manner to allow comparison with data collected by other project personnel at other project locations and to meet grant deliverables.
Percentage of time 20
Duties/Responsibilities Technician must coordinate field activities and access requirements with natural resource personnel at study sites. Technician is also expected to provide regular (e.g., at least weekly) communication with supervisor and as needed to respond to unexpected events or conditions (e.g., site access, equipment failure, etc). Technician will also provide data summaries and draft text for reports, publications and/or presentations.
Percentage of time 10