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Lab/Research Technician I

Employer
The University of Georgia
Location
Athens, Georgia, US
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Oct 17, 2021

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Sector
Academic / Research
Field
Conservation science
Discipline
Ecology
Salary Type
Salary
Employment Type
Full time
Posting Details

Posting Number

S05397P

Working Title

Lab/Research Technician I

Department

VPR-Savannah River Ecology Lab

About the University of Georgia

The University of Georgia (UGA), a land-grant and sea-grant university with statewide commitments and responsibilities, is the states oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education ( ). UGA is currently ranked among the top 15 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The Universitys main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA was founded in 1785 by the Georgia General Assembly as the first state-chartered University in the country. UGA employs approximately 1,800 full-time instructional faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The Universitys enrollment exceeds 39,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 9,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

About the College/Unit/Department

See website.
www.srel.uga.edu

College/Unit/Department website

Posting Type

External

Retirement Plan

TRS

Employment Type

Employee

Benefits Eligibility

Benefits Eligible

Full/Part time

Full Time

Work Schedule

Additional Schedule Information

Monday through Friday, 8:00-5:00.

Advertised Salary

Commensurate with Experience

Posting Date

11/11/2020

Open until filled

Yes

Closing Date

Proposed Starting Date

12/01/2020

Special Instructions to Applicants

Location of Vacancy

Augusta Area

EEO Policy Statement

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).

Classification Title

Life Science Technician

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Job Family

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

Assist with an ongoing study to quantify the impacts of invasive wild pigs to agricultural producers, as well as evaluate the efficacy of wild pig management on damage reduction. This project is part of a broader effort in collaboration with USDA- Wildlife Services, the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, the Natural Resources Conservation Service, and the Newberry Soil and Water Conservation District to reduce impacts of wild pigs to agricultural producers in South Carolina through a combination of wild pig control, monitoring of damage and wild pig populations, and landowner education through outreach events.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

Physical Demands

Lifting 50 lbs

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

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

Responsible for conducting landowner surveys with producers to evaluate impacts of wild pigs.

Percentage of time

30

Duties/Responsibilities

Assist with wild pig population monitoring and damage assessments.

Percentage of time

30

Duties/Responsibilities

Assist with data management and outreach events hosted by the Beasley laboratory.

Percentage of time

30

Duties/Responsibilities

Data collection and analysis.

Percentage of time

10

Posting Specific Questions

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    • Yes

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  • Resume/CV
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