Lab Technician I

Position Information

Classification Title Research Paraprofessional/Professional 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 Position Summary

The Laboratory Technician will be responsible for assisting and performing experiments for projects aimed at understanding stem cell regulation in the rat tapeworm Hymenolepis diminuta.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.

• Excellent organizational skills.

• Strong analytical and basic computer skills.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Familiarity with reading scientific literature.

Physical Demands

• Work is normally performed in a wet laboratory environment.

• Remaining in a normal seated or standing position for extended periods of time; reaching and grasping by extending hand(s) or arm(s); dexterity to manipulate objects with fingers, for example using a keyboard; communication skills using the spoken word; ability to see and hear within normal parameters; ability to move about workspace.

• Mobility, including the ability to move materials weighing up to several pounds (such as a laptop computer or tablet).

Is driving a responsibility of this position? No Is this a Position of Trust? 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 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) No Credit and P-Card policy

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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

• Maintain and organize laboratory inventory including ordering, cleaning and sterilization of labware, making common stocks, and BLS2-related compliance.

Percentage of time 35 Duties/Responsibilities

• Assist laboratory personnel by independently performing a variety of cellular and molecular biological techniques, and helping with general lab duties.

Percentage of time 30 Duties/Responsibilities

• Maintain and propagate various life cycle stages of Hymenolepis diminuta, including rodent handling

Percentage of time 20 Duties/Responsibilities

• Maintain in vitro parasite cultures

Percentage of time 10 Duties/Responsibilities

• Attend lab meetings, and other meetings as required

Percentage of time 5

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 Tania Rozario Recruitment Contact Email tania.rozario@uga.edu Recruitment Contact Phone

Posting Specific Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

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