Laboratory Technician

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

This position is responsible for daily tasks associated with the implementation of multiple basic biomedical research projects. This position also oversees the day-to-day management of the mouse colony and laboratory, showing students how to use equipment properly and completing experiments for future publications. The group in the Laboratory of Dr. Grimsey conducts cell and molecular biology research using mammalian tissue culture, molecular biology, and confocal microscopy while training undergraduate and graduate students.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Organizational, time, and team management skills.
• Strong cell biology background with mammalian cell culture and molecular biology experience.
• Experience working with mice.

Physical Demands

• Receiving, unpacking, and stacking any supplies that arrive.
• Moving items around 10-15lbs (with help).

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

• Oversee the daily running of the lab.
• Perform experiments and aid students during their experiments.
• Organize, maintain, and prepare core laboratory reagents and buffers.

Percentage of time 25 Duties/Responsibilities

• Maintain the experimental mouse colony.

Percentage of time 25 Duties/Responsibilities

• Manage daily stock of delivered products and current supplies.
• Keep up with inventory in the laboratory, process orders to purchase supplies, and keep lab essential items stocked for research.

Percentage of time 25 Duties/Responsibilities

• Contribute to the scientific productivity of the laboratory by performing independent directed research that contributes to the goals of the PI.
• Interpret research data and bring issues to the PI for discussion and to design new approaches for reaching the desired goal.
• Other duties as assigned.

Percentage of time 25

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 Dr. Neil Grimsey Recruitment Contact Email neilgrimsey@uga.edu Recruitment Contact Phone

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

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