Laboratory Technician II - Wastewater

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

Experience with various water testing protocols.

Position Summary

The Laboratory Technician II for the Wastewater section of the Feed and Environmental Water Laboratory (FEWL) plays a vital role in analyzing various water quality attributes and environmental samples to ensure their suitability for use or safe disposal. Responsibilities include conducting a wide range of analyses on waste waters, surface waters, manures, litters, and other samples, managing sample custody and paperwork, preparing samples for analysis, maintaining quality assurance records, and supervising/training lab assistants. Additionally, the role involves managing hazardous waste in accordance with environmental safety guidelines, maintaining lab instruments, and assisting in various laboratory tasks for the efficient operation of FEWL.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Knowledge of laboratory techniques and standard operating procedures.

• Skills in general chemistry tasks (reagent preparation, standard preparation, instrument calibration, titration, dilution).

• Skills to prepare specimens for analysis (drying, grinding, digestion, extraction, and distillation).

• Skills in math (calculate calibration curves, dilution factors, moisture corrections, and quality control statistics).

• Ability to use spread sheets and word processors.

• Skills to operate, maintain, and general repair of various laboratory instruments.

• Ability to work with other analysts.

Physical Demands

• Some lifting of approximately 40lbs.

• Standing in front of laboratory bench for several hours a day.

Is driving a responsibility of this position? No 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

• Analyze waters, wastes, and feed for various quality attributes and report the results meeting quality control requirements and turn-around time as directed by the FEWL supervisor and program coordinator.

Percentage of time 75 Duties/Responsibilities

• Work with the Quality Assurance Manager, Supervisor, Program Coordinator to complete various tasks for proficiency testing in relation to different certification programs and to ensure good quality results.

• Write standard operating procedures (SOP). Calibrate, repair, and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment.

• Manage hazardous wastes generated in the labs.

Percentage of time 15 Duties/Responsibilities

• Supervise student and temporary lab helpers and best utilizes their time for the benefit of the program.

• Coordinates with FEWL supervisor on ordering lab supplies.

Percentage of time 5 Duties/Responsibilities

• Other duties as assigned.

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 Uttam Saha Recruitment Contact Email sahau@uga.edu Recruitment Contact Phone 706-542-5350

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/CV

• Cover Letter

• List of References with Contact Information

Optional Documents

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