LAB Technician I - Strand Lab

Position Information

Classification Title Laboratory 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 Strand Lab is in need of a full-time research technician position. The incumbent will be responsible for helping to maintain the day-to-day activities of the research laboratory.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.

• Excellent organizational skills.

• Basic computer skills.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Familiarity and comfort with insects and mammals (rats).

Physical Demands

• Work is normally performed in a laboratory environment.

• Remaining in normal seated or standing position for extended periods of time

• Reaching and grasping with extending hands and arm; dexterity with small insects including insect eggs.

• Driving as needed to perform job duties.

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

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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

• Overseeing the health and maintenance of insect cultures (mosquitoes, wasps and moth)
• Keeping records, providing supplies for lab researchers and working with undergraduate student assistants.

Percentage of time 55 Duties/Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintaining lab protocols as well as training and coordinating student assistants.

Percentage of time 30 Duties/Responsibilities

• Responsible for compliance with UGA Safety and IACUC compliance (including some work with lab rats for research purposes.

Percentage of time 10 Duties/Responsibilities

• Hosting educational groups to tour mosquito facility

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 Jena Johnson Recruitment Contact Email jenajo@uga.edu Recruitment Contact Phone

Posting Specific Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

• List of References with Contact Information

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