Research Technician - Life Science Technician II (Ferguson)
university of georgiaAthens, GA
Research Technician - Life Science Technician II (Ferguson)
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Position Information
Title: Research Technician - Life Science Technician II (Ferguson)
Department: VPR-Savannah River Ecology Lab
Classification Title: Research Tech-Life Science II
FLSA: Non-Exempt
FTE: 1.00
Employment Type: Employee
Benefits Eligibility: Benefits Eligible
Full/Part time: Full Time
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am-5:00 pm
Posting Type: External
Retirement Plan: TRS
Location of Vacancy: Augusta Area
Posting Date: 10/14/2026
Open until filled: Yes
Proposed Starting Date: 11/09/2026
Posting Number: S15905P
About the University of Georgia
Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state's flagship university (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.
College/Unit/Department
Website: srel.uga.edu
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Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent and 2 years of related experience
Position Summary:
The main responsibilities will include assistance in conducting laboratory experiments and analysis of environmental samples, including assisting with the operation and maintenance of lab equipment (i.e., ICP-M, XRD, XRF, etc.). The incumbent will ensure compliance with all QA/QC and health and safety procedures and assist in the general day-to-day running of the laboratory. Other duties may include assistance in the preparation of research manuscripts and reports for funding institutions. The job may involve handling and analysis of radionuclides. Additional job specific training will be provided as appropriate. May assist in supervising graduate students and more junior lab personnel
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies
Problem Solving
Testing and Analysis
Collaboration and Communication
Experimental design knowledge
Physical Demands
Limited work outside maintaining environmental monitoring equipment and soil sampling. Driving when necessary.
Employment Responsibilities
Driving Responsibility: Yes
Position of Trust: Yes
Operation, access, or control of financial resources: No
Requires a P-Card: No
Having a P-Card essential: No
Children under 18 or direct patient care: No
Security Access: 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 UGA Credit Background Check website.
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 and Responsibilities:
Conducting experiments and chemical analysis of environmental samples, operation and maintenance of analytical instrumentation, XRF, XRD, ICP-MS (50%)
Assist in preparation of research proposals and reports submitted to funding institutions and publications (20%)
Lab management and inventory duties, make purchase requests, QA/QC and safety compliance (20%)
Provide daily direction to and oversee temporary employees and graduate students. Train research technicians, graduate students and other personnel (10%)
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