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Temporary Technician (Lance)

The University of Georgia · Athens, GA · 2 mo ago
EngineeringTemporary

About the role

This is a technician position at the Savannah River Ecology Laboratory (SREL). The incumbent(s) is/are responsible for assisting current University of Georgia graduate students with field and laboratory research. The technician will be assisting with ecotoxicological research on amphibians and/or snakes, which will require trapping and handling in the field, setting up and maintaining mesocosm experiments, data collection/entry, and assisting with the metal analysis of tissues. The technician will also assist with some other ongoing projects such as amphibian population monitoring to include collection and analysis of environmental DNA, reviewing camera trap footage, and acoustic recording device files.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with set up, running, and data collection for ecotoxicology experiments. 50%
  • Field work for trapping/collecting amphibians and reptiles. 25%
  • Additional lab work such as eDNA analysis. 15%
  • Data entry/management. 10%

Requirements

The minimum qualifications for this position include:

  • Lift at least 50 pounds and work outdoors up to 8 hours a day;
  • Attention to detail;
  • Familiarity with data entry;
  • Willingness to handle amphibians and snakes;
  • Work long hours in wet and/or hot conditions.

Qualifications

The relevant/preferred education, experience, licensure, certification in position includes:

  • Education and experience in ecology, biology, or a related field;
  • Experience with fieldwork and laboratory research;
  • Ability to lift at least 50 pounds;
  • Knowledge of data entry and management;
  • Experience with amphibians and reptiles;
  • Ability to work long hours in wet and/or hot conditions.

Skills

The knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies required for this position include:

  • Attention to detail;
  • Data entry proficiency;
  • Handling of amphibians and reptiles;
  • Long hours in wet and/or hot conditions.

Physical Demands

The physical demands associated with this position include lifting at least 50 pounds and working outdoors up to 8 hours a day; attention to detail, familiarity with data entry, willingness to handle amphibians and snakes, and work long hours in wet and/or hot conditions.

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

Is driving a requirement of this position?

Yes

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

Contact Information

For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.

  • Recruitment Contact Name: Stacey Lance
  • Recruitment Contact Email: lance@srel.uga.edu

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