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Temporary Technician (Ferguson)

Inside Higher Ed, Athens, Georgia, us, 30604

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Temporary Technician (Ferguson) Posting Number:

G/R28834P

Working Title:

Temporary Technician (Ferguson)

Department:

VPR-Savannah River Ecology Lab

Location of Vacancy:

Augusta Area

Employment Type:

Employee

Anticipated Start Date:

05/07/2025

Posting Date:

04/02/2025

Open Until Filled:

Yes

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.

Duties / Responsibilities

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

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

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

Qualifications Preferred qualifications: experience in chemical analysis of environmental samples and operation of laboratory instrumentation. Knowledge of QA/QC and health and safety procedures. Background check required. No driving requirement.

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

Security Access Yes

Background Investigation Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check, confirmation of credentials, and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. A pre-employment drug test may be required for positions with high-risk responsibilities.

EOO 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, 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).

Contact Details Recruitment Contact Name: Brennan Ferguson

Recruitment Contact Email: braf.ferguson@uga.edu

Salary Range: $35,000.00-$40,000.00

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