Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number S07894P

Working Title Laboratory Technician Bertioli Lab - Wild and Cultivated Peanuts

Department CAES-Applied Genetic Tech Ctr

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About the College/Unit/Department

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

M-F, 8-5 with some nights and weekends during harvest and planting seasons. Some overnight travel within Georgia may be required.

Advertised Salary $28,500/year

Posting Date 02/14/2022

Open until filled Yes

Closing Date

Proposed Starting Date 02/20/2022

Special Instructions to Applicants

Location of Vacancy Athens Area

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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 new position will be responsible for laboratory and greenhouse work with wild and cultivated peanuts. Lab work involves, but is not exclusive to, DNA extraction, setting up small scale genotyping reactions, helping set up and evaluate bioassays, organization of the seed bank, preparing solutions. In greenhouse, the work involves planting, maintaining and harvesting plants, collecting material for experiments, making crosses, mixing soil, filling pots, cleaning greenhouse. This position is grant-funded. While the continuation of funding and employment is anticipated, it is not guaranteed.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

The applicant should have good organization skills; knowledge of basic plant life cycle and genetics; knowledge of basic molecular biology laboratory techniques. Knowledge of lab protocols and equipment is needed.

Physical Demands

Sit or stand for extended periods of time, lift objects up to 50 pounds. Driving.

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 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/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

Greenhouse work: plant maintenance, keeping greenhouse organized and clean, seed harvest, washing pots, filling pots, planting seeds, transplanting seedlings.

Percentage of time 40 Duties/Responsibilities

Laboratory work: DNA extraction and quantification; setting up bioassays, pathogenicity evaluation.

Percentage of time 30 Duties/Responsibilities

Seed lab work: seed sorting, shelling, weighing, up keeping of seed inventory.

Percentage of time 30

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 Niki Walden

Recruitment Contact Email nikiwalden@uga.edu

Recruitment Contact Phone



Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). Applicant Documents Required Documents

1. Resume/CV

Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. List of References with Contact Information